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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration bill. The time until 12:15pm will be equally divided and controlled between the proponents and opponents, with Senator Sessions controlling one hour of the opponents’ time.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744. If cloture is invoked, the time until 4:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the proponents and opponents. At 4:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to S.744.

2:15pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform;

Invoked: 82-15

Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744, the Immigration Reform bill, was invoked 82-15.

Under the previous order, at 4pm today the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the motion to proceed.

4:00pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform;

Adopted: 84-15

Senator Leahy called up amendment #1183 (to facilitate international participation in the performing arts).

Senator Reed asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. Senator Coburn objected.

Senator Grassley called up amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months).

The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:

Leahy amendment #1183 (international participation in the performing arts)
Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months)

The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Invoked: 82-15

2) Motion to proceed to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Adopted: 84-15

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:6/10
3:03:36 P.M. – The Speaker announced that
the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June
11, 2013.

12:00:16 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:30 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:02 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:25:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:40 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 11.
2:00:42 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:13:35 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk notified the House that she had reappointed Dr. Sharon Leon of Fairfax, Virginia as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
2:14:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.
5:05:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 11.
5:05:04 P.M.	H.R. 1960	FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Wilson (SC) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill H.R. 1960. Agreed to without objection.
5:05:36 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 11, 2013 at 3:44 p.m. stating that that body passed S. 954 and named an appointment to the Senate National Security Working Group.
5:05:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 251	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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.”
5:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 251	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:14 P.M.	H.R. 251	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 251.
5:11:19 P.M.	H.R. 251	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:11:32 P.M.	H.R. 993	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 993 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of National Forest System land to the city of Fruit Heights, Utah.”
5:11:58 P.M.	H.R. 993	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:59 P.M.	H.R. 993	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 993.
5:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 993	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:39 P.M.	H.R. 993	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:16:57 P.M.	H.R. 1157	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1157 — “To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes.”
5:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 1157	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:09 P.M.	H.R. 1157	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1157.

5:24:26 P.M.	H.R. 1157	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:24:45 P.M.	H.R. 1158	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1158 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.”
5:24:56 P.M.	H.R. 1158	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:24:59 P.M.	H.R. 1158	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1158.
5:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 1158	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:31:26 P.M.	H.R. 1158	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:31:37 P.M.	H.R. 723	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 723 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.”
5:31:51 P.M.	H.R. 723	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:31:53 P.M.	H.R. 723	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 723.
5:37:20 P.M.	H.R. 723	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:23 P.M.	H.R. 723	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:43 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 11.
6:30:47 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 251	Considered as unfinished business. 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.”
6:54:25 P.M.	H.R. 251	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 212).
6:54:26 P.M.	H.R. 251	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:33 P.M.	H.R. 1157	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 213).
7:02:33 P.M.	H.R. 1157	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:01 P.M.	H. Res. 255	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 255 — “Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives the bill H.R. 2217.”
7:03:32 P.M.	H. Res. 255	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:03:37 P.M.	H. Res. 255	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:05:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:12:34 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 256.
7:13:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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the Senate considers S.954 & S.744 CONGRESS ~~~ the House

06/10/2013 Nativegrl77 1 Comment

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, June 10, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill.
The time until 5:00pm will be divided as follows: Senator Sessions or his designee will control 2 hours and Senator Leahy or his designee will control the remaining time.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, post-cloture. The time until 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote (voice vote expected) on the Leahy amendment #998 (internet projects in rural areas) and there will then be a roll call vote on passage of S.954, the Farm bill, as amended.
Following disposition of S.954, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill with Senator Sessions or his designee controlling up to one hour.
At approximately 4:30pm, Senator-designate Jeff Chiesa will be sworn in as senator from New Jersey.
The Senate has resumed consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, post-cloture. A Republican senator may ask for a roll call vote on the Leahy amendment. As a result, up to 2 roll call votes are expected at 5:30pm today.- Leahy amendment #998 (internet projects in rural areas)- Passage of S.954, the Farm bill, as amended.
5:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Leahy amendment #998 (internet projects in rural areas)Agreed to: 48-38
At 6:03pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Passage of S.954, the Farm bill, as amendedPassed: 66-27

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Last Floor Action: 6/6/13
3:15:33 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 3:00
p.m. on June 10, 2013.

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3:00:23 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
3:00:44 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
3:01:08 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
3:02:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
3:02:32 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3:03:15 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 7, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Commission on Long-Term Care.
3:03:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 11, 2013.

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the Senate considers S.954 S.953 S.1003&S.744 :::::: CONGRESS :::::: the House considers HR2217

06/06/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will not be in session on Wednesday, June 5^th in order to allow Senators to attend the funeral services of Senator Lautenberg.
The Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Res.161, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey.
The Senate will convene at 9:00am on Thursday, June 6, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.954, the Farm bill.
As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 5^th (notwithstanding the Senate not being in session).
The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 9:45am on Thursday, June 6^th.
Also during Tuesday’s session, cloture was filed on the following items:
- Motion to proceed to S.1003, a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
At 10:00am, there will be 3 roll call votes on the following in the following order:
- Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
- By consent, S.744, a bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform, as reported, was star printed to make technical corrections to the committee-reported substitute amendment. Attached to this email you will find a summary of the corrections.Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.744, and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. The cloture vote will occur at a time to be determined next week.
- As a reminder, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.954, the Farm bill, is 9:45am today.If your Senator has a germane amendment and would like to preserve his or her ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.
- The time until 10:00am is equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. At 10:00am, the Senate will proceed to a series of 3 roll call votes in relation to the following motions:- Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).Following the votes, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:45am with the time equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. Senator Reid will be recognized at that time.
- 10:01am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill;Invoked: 75-22
- 10:34am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn);Not Invoked: 40-57
- 10:54am The Senate began a roll call vote on motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed);Not Invoked: 51-46
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.943, the Reed student loan bill, was not invoked 51-46. The Senate is now in a period of morning business until 12:30pm.
- There will be no further roll call votes today or tomorrow.
- ********** We expect to be in session tomorrow, Friday, June 7 from the 9:30 until 1:30pm range **********
- The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Friday, June 7, 2013.
- Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. The time until 1:30pm will be for debate on the motion to proceed with Senator Sessions, or his designee, controlling three hours and the Majority Leader, or his designee, controlling the remaining time.
- There will be no roll call votes on Friday. The next roll call vote will be at 5:30pm on Monday, June 10th on passage of S.954, the Farm bill.
- We are still working on an agreement to complete action of the Farm bill and to begin consideration of the Immigration Reform bill. Another message will be sent if an when an agreement is reached.
- The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the Alejandro and Schmehl nominations at a time to be determined, with 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. The agreement is as follows:At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:- Executive Calendar #47, Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.- Executive Calendar #49, Jeffrey L. Schmehl, of Pennsylvania to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s action and the Senate then resume legislative session.
- The Senate has reached an agreement to vote in relation to the pending Leahy amendment #998 (to establish a pilot program for gigabit Internet projects in rural areas), on passage of the Farm bill, to set the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, and on adoption of the motion to proceed.
- The vote schedule is as follows:5:30pm Monday, June 10:–          Leahy amendment #998 (voice vote expected)-          Passage of S.954, the Farm billTuesday, June 11:
  –          2:15pm Cloture on motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  
  –          4:00pm Adoption of the motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  
  Agreement to complete action on the Farm bill and Comprehensive Immigration Reform:
  
  Following any Leader remarks on Friday, June 7^th, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #80, S.744; that the time until 1:30pm be divided as follows: Senator Sessions, or designee, controlling three hours and the Majority Leader, or designee, controlling the remaining time; further.
  
  Following any Leader remarks on Monday, June 10^th, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744; that the time until 5pm be divided as follows: Senator Sessions, or designee, controlling two hours, and Senator Leahy, or designee, controlling the remaining time.
  
  At 5pm, the Senate resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill with the time until 5:30pm equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; that at 5:30pm, all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Leahy amendment, with no amendments in order to the amendment prior to the vote; and upon disposition of the Leahy amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.954, as amended.
  
  Upon disposition of S.954, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744, with Senator Sessions, or designee, controlling one hour of debate on Monday evening.
  
  Following any Leader remarks on Tuesday, June 11^th, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744, with the time until 12:30pm equally divided between the proponents and opponents; further, with Senator Sessions, or designee, controlling up to one hour of that time.
  
  At 2:15pm, on Tuesday, June 11^th, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744. Finally, if cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed, the time until 4pm, be equally divided between the proponents and opponents; and at 4pm, the Senate proceed to vote on the adoption of the motion to proceed to S.744.
- WRAP UP
- 1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill; Invoked: 75-222) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn); Not Invoked: 40-573) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.943, Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed); Not Invoked: 51-46No LEGISLATIVE ITEMSEXECUTIVE ITEMS
  Confirmed the following items:
  
  Executive Calendar #141 Rachel Elise Barkow – to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2017
  
  Executive Calendar #142 Charles R. Breyer – to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2015
  
  Executive Calendar #143 William H. Pryor, Jr. – to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2017
  
  Confirmed all nominations on the Secretary’s desk in Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy and the following items:
  
  AIR FORCE
  
  Executive Calendar #147 Maj. Den. Douglas J. Robb – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #148 Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Hoog – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #149 Lt. Gen. Brooks L. Bash – to be Lieutenant General
  
  ARMY
  
  Executive Calendar #150 Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson -to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #151 Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Spoehr – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #152 Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson -to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #153 Col. Ivan E. Denton – to be Brigadier General
  
  NAVY
  
  Executive Calendar #154 Capt. Brian S. Pecha – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #155 Capt. Victor W. Hall – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #156 Capt. Priscilla B. Coe – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #157 Capt. Christina M. Alvarado – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #158 Capt. James R. McNeal – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #159 Capt. Daniel L. Gard – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #160 Capt. Mark J. Fung – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #161 Capt. Alma M.O.L. Grocki – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #162 Capt. William K. Davis – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #163 Capt. Daniel J. MacDonnell – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #164 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)-
  
  Capt. William J. Galinis
  
  Capt. Jon A. Hill
  
  Executive Calendar #165 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)-
  
  Capt. Christian D. Becker
  
  Capt. Gordon D. Peters
  
  Executive Calendar #166 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)-
  
  Capt. John P. Polowczyk
  
  Capt. Paul J. Verrastro
  
  Executive Calendar #167 Rear Adm. (lh) Paula C. Brown – to be Rear Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #168 Rear Adm. (lh) Thomas E. Beeman – to be Rear Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #169 to be Rear Admiral-
  
  Rear Adm. (lh) Kelvin N. Dixon
  
  Rear Adm. (lh) Brian L. LaRoche
  
  Rear Adm. (lh) John C. Sadler
  
  Executive Calendar #170 Rear Adm. William A. Brown – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #171 Rear Adm. Robert L. Thomas, Jr. – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #172 Rear Adm. Nora W. Tyson – to be Vice Admiral
  
  MARINE CORPS
  
  Executive Calendar #173 to be Brigadier General-
  
  Col. David G. Bellon
  
  Col. Raymond R. Descheneaux
  
  Executive Calendar #174 to be Brigadier General-
  
  Colonel James W. Bierman, Jr.
  
  Colonel Robert F. Castellvi
  
  Colonel David J. Furness
  
  Colonel Michael S. Groen
  
  Colonel Kevin M. Iiams
  
  Colonel John M. Jansen
  
  Colonel Kevin J. Killea
  
  Colonel David A. Ottignon
  
  Colonel Thomas D. Weidley
  
  Colonel Terry V. Williams
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9:01:43 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would
be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:40 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:18 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:22 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Walorski to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:43 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:19:07 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
9:19:18 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:20:37 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Mr. Carter moved that the Committee rise.
9:20:51 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:30 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.
9:22:09 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
10:03:50 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 6.
10:04:28 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 6, 2013 at 9:32 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 161.
10:04:37 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
10:04:52 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:04:56 A.M.	H.R. 2217	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.
10:34:51 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Lujan, Ben Ray (NM) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 287 – 136 (Roll no. 207).
10:42:37 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 – 201 (Roll no. 208).
10:47:01 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 225 (Roll no. 209).
10:47:18 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2217.
10:48:28 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:48:42 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:49:41 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Mr. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:50:01 A.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – The House prodeeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back forthwith with an amendment to increase funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Salaries and Expenses by $7,500,000 and the National Predisaster Mitigation Fund by $2,500,000.
10:56:58 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:04:06 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 226 (Roll no. 210).
11:13:56 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 182 (Roll no. 211).
11:13:56 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:18:01 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
11:40:40 A.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourn on Thursday, June 6, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
11:41:29 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:55:12 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

3:15:14 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:15:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:33 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2013.

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The Senate will not be in session on Wednesday, June 5^th in order to allow Senators to attend the funeral services of Senator Lautenberg.
The Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Res.161, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey. The Senate will convene at 9:00am on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.954, the Farm bill. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 5^th (notwithstanding the Senate not being in session). The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 9:45am on Thursday, June 6^th.
Also during Tuesday’s session, cloture was filed on the following items:
- Motion to proceed to S.1003, a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
At 10:00am, there will be 3 roll call votes on the following in the following order:
- Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
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Last Floor Action: 6/4/2013
8:55:57 P.M. – The House adjourned.
The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2013.

10:00:05 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:15 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Stewart to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:27 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.

10:48:01 A.M.

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

12:00:10 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 5.

12:01:21 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Thomas Elliott, Cannon United Methodist Church, Snellville, Georgia.

12:03:13 P.M.

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

12:03:18 P.M.

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

12:03:42 P.M.

The Speaker recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.

12:05:05 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.

12:45:12 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 243. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”

12:45:17 P.M.

H.R. 2217

The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2216 and H.R. 2217. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides that each bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The resolution provides that the Chair may accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for each bill with or without instructions.

12:45:42 P.M.

H.R. 2217

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 243 and Rule XVIII.

12:45:43 P.M.

H.R. 2217

The Speaker designated the Honorable David P. Roe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

12:45:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2217.

1:39:28 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, to increase funds for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties by $3,346,000 and reduces funds for the U.S. Customs Border Protection Automation Modernization account by $4 million.

1:39:31 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:49:12 P.M.

H.R. 2217

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

1:49:34 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Reichert, to increase funds for the U.S. Fire Administration account by $1,838,000 and decrease funds for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management account by $2,838,000.

1:49:36 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reichert amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:56:38 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Reichert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

1:57:07 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to reduce funds for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses account by $43,592,000; strike funding for the 287(g) program; and increase funds for the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties by $4,359,200.

1:57:13 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:11:13 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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.

2:12:31 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), offered by Mr. Poe (TX) to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $10 million and increase funds for Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology by $10 million.

2:12:44 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:15:54 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

2:16:03 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $5 million and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer by $10 million, US Customs and Border Patrol Salaries and Expenses by $2 million, Federal Emergency Management Agency Salaries and Expenses by $5 million, and increase funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency State and Local Projects by $22 million.

2:16:16 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:26:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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.

2:28:09 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $5 million and increase funds for Firefighter Assistance Grants by $5 million.

2:28:11 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:29:40 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

2:30:18 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $7,667,000 and increase funds for the Urban Search and Rescue Response System by $7,667,000.

2:30:19 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:37:35 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Grimm amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

2:37:51 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $15,676,000 and increase funds for Transportation Security Administration Surface Transportation Security by $15,676,000.

2:37:53 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:42:04 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

2:43:10 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Garcia, to reduce funds for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses by $10 million and Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements by $3 million and increase funds for US Customs and Border Protection Salaries and Expenses by $10 million.

2:43:12 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garcia amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:49:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garcia amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2:50:37 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to reduce funds for Automation Modernization by $7,655,000 and increase funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Predisaster Mitigation Fund by $7,655,000.

2:50:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:00:51 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

3:01:55 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch, to strike the mandate that funds in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses shall maintain a level of not less than 34,000 detention beds through September 30, 2014.

3:01:57 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Deutch amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:29:21 P.M.

H.R. 2217

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:31:26 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to eliminate the Transportation Security Administration Aviation Security and apply the funds of $4,872,739,000 to the Spending Reduction Account.

3:31:28 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:37:23 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

3:37:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to reduce funds for the Transportation Security Administration Transportation Security Support by $4 million and increase funds for Aviation Security by $3 million.

3:38:00 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:43:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

3:44:21 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Hudson, An amdendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect $12,500,000 within Aviation Security for the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program.

3:44:23 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hudson amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:55:52 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Hudson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

3:59:18 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, No. 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Screening Partnership Program by $31,810,000 and to reduce funding for aviation security by a similar amount.

3:59:48 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule.

4:03:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

4:08:16 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, No. 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for Aviation Security Screening Operations of the Transportation Security Administration by $23,334,000 and to increase the account for Development and Implementation of Screening Programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing by a similar amount.

4:08:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment No. 6 under the five-minute rule.

4:12:58 P.M.

H.R. 2217

By unanimous consent, the Mica amendment was withdrawn.

4:19:36 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), to provide funding for the Port Security Grant Program at the same $97,500,000 level as the previous fiscal year.

4:19:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brownley amendment under the five-minute rule.

4:27:58 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Brownley (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

4:28:44 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Swalwell (CA), to provide $97,500,000 in funding for Mass Transit Security Programs.

4:28:46 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Swalwell amendment under the five-minute rule.

4:35:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Swalwell (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

4:36:16 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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.

On agreeing to the Moore amendment (A001) Roll Call 194 – Recorded vote pending.

5:05:05 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 194).

5:13:15 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 195).

5:18:10 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 196).

5:23:09 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Garcia amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 197).

5:23:47 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Mr. Fincher moved that the Committee rise.

5:24:04 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

5:24:14 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.

5:24:42 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Ms. Julie A. Allen, Director of Elections and Information Technology, Missouri Secretary of State’s Office, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held June 4, 2013, the Honorable Jason Smith was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighth Congressional District, State of Missouri.

5:25:22 P.M.

PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Jason Smith from the Eighth District of Missouri be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection.

5:27:05 P.M.

OATH-OF-OFFICE – The Speaker of the House administered the Oath-of-Office to Representative-Elect Jason Smith of the Eighth District of Missouri.

5:28:20 P.M.

The Speaker recognized Representative Jason Smith to address the House.

5:30:23 P.M.

WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Speaker announced that, in light of the administration of the Oath to Representative Smith of Missouri, the whole number of the House was 435.

5:32:16 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”

5:32:29 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

5:38:45 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 198).

5:40:27 P.M.

H.R. 2217

The Chair recognized Members for the purpose of conducting colloquys.

5:56:24 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), to eliminate the National Bio- and Agro-defense facility and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

5:56:27 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.

6:11:37 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

6:13:50 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to amend Sec. 533 of the bill to apply to detainees held at Guantanamo Bay on or after December 31, 2005 instead of June 24, 2009.

6:13:56 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.

6:35:57 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

6:36:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Mr. Goodlatte raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Goodlatte stated that section 563 changes existing law in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

7:02:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the TSA or a Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPR) team to conduct a security screening other than pursuant to section 44901 of title 49, United States Code.

7:04:42 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.

7:12:36 P.M.

H.R. 2217

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:13:34 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Pierluisi, numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce section 1301(a) of title 31, United States Code, with respect to the use of amounts made available by this Act for “Salaries and Expenses” and “Air and Marine Operations” accounts of U.S Customs and Border Protection for the expenses authorized to be paid in section 9 of the Jones Act (48 U.S.C. 795) and for the collection of duties and taxes authorized to be levied, collected, and paid in Puerto Rico, as authorized in section 4 of the Foraker Act (48 U.S.C. 740), in addition to the more specific amounts available for such purposes in the Puerto Rico Trust Fund pursuant to such provisions of law.

7:13:47 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pierluisi amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.

7:19:48 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Pierluisi amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

7:19:56 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm, to prohibit the use of funds to implement any change in the list of sharp objects prohibited under section 1540.111 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, from being carried by passengers as accessible property or on their person through passenger screening checkpoints or into airport sterile areas and the cabins of a passenger aircraft.

7:19:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.

7:36:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Grimm amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

7:37:11 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Ryan (OH), to prohibit the use of funds by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to provide visas to Brazilians.

7:37:54 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ryan (OH) amendment under the five-minute rule.

7:50:49 P.M.

H.R. 2217

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ryan (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ryan (OH) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:51:13 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Cassidy, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement, carry out, administer, or enforce section 1308(h) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015(h)).

7:51:15 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cassidy amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.

8:37:53 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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. Westmoreland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

8:39:57 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Bustos, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with an offeror for the purchase of an American flag if, as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the flag is certified as a foreign end product.

8:40:02 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bustos amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:44:12 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Bustos amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

8:44:56 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Meadows, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a new contract for the purposes of purchasing ammunition before the date the report required by section 567(a) is submitted to Congress.

8:44:58 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meadows amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:52:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Meadows amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meadows demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

8:53:19 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Grayson, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts with parties convicted of felonies; to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of the First, Second, or Fourth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States; and to prohibit the use of funds for the purchase, operation,or maintenance of armed unmanned aerial vehicles.

8:53:32 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendments en bloc under the five-minute rule.

8:58:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Grayson amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.

9:01:56 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Amendment offered by Mr. Murphy (FL).

9:01:59 PMHR 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.———————————————————————————–

9:06:23 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:06:46 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)).
9:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Collins (GA) amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
9:09:34 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:47 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (MS), to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Transportation Security Administration for the Behavior Detection Officer program.
9:10:49 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:18:36 P.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:19:51 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Salmon, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)).
9:19:54 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Salmon amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:31:32 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Salmon amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:31:48 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out the amendments made by section 100207 of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (title II of division F of Public Law 112-141) with respect to any property located in the State of New Jersey or the State of New York.
9:31:54 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:39:17 P.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Runyan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Runyan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:40:00 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 44917 of title 49, United States Code.
9:40:03 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:45:39 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:45:49 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)).
9:46:03 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:02:00 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:03:18 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A019) Roll Call 199 – Recorded vote pending.

10:36:00 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 261 (Roll no. 200).
10:40:57 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 247 (Roll no. 201).
10:44:04 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Ryan (OH) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 50 – 373, 1 Present (Roll no. 202).
10:49:21 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 281 – 146 (Roll no. 203).
10:52:51 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Meadows amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 192 (Roll no. 204).
10:57:02 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Thompson (MS) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 280 (Roll no. 205).
11:01:56 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 278 (Roll no. 206).
11:03:24 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 42 U.S.C. 17142).
11:03:28 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:11:53 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:14:42 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Meehan, to prohibit the use of funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.
11:14:45 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meehan amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:21:53 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Meehan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:22:10 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), to add a section which includes the following “For ‘Department Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency-State and Local Programs’ for the State Homeland Security Grant Program under section 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as authorized by subsection (f)(2) of such section, there is hereby appropriated, and the amount otherwise provided by this Act for ‘Department of Homeland Security-Office of the Chief Financial Officer’ is hereby reduced by, $10,000,000”.
11:22:13 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:27:00 P.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:32:05 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
11:32:07 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:36:30 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:36:43 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the “Morton Memos”.
11:36:45 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:13:51 A.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:14:08 A.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of 1) The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States; 2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (relating to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs); 3) Section 809(c)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (relating to prohibition of discrimination); and 4) Section 210401(a) of the Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (relating to unlawful police pattern or practice).
12:14:12 A.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:17:09 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:18:19 A.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for any activity by Transportation Security Administration Transportation Security Officers outside an airport as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code.
12:18:21 A.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:26:09 A.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:26:31 A.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Barletta, to prohibit the use of funds made available under the heading “Departmental Management and Operations-Departmental Operations-Office of the Secretary and Executive Management” may be used for official reception and representational expenses until the Secretary of Homeland Security complies with section 7208 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (5 U.S.C. 1365b).
12:26:33 A.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barletta amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:29:21 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Barletta amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:29:44 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Mr. Carter moved that the Committee rise.
12:30:02 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:30:11 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.
12:30:48 A.M.		Mr. Carter asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Wednesday, June 5, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
12:31:08 A.M.		The Chair announced the correct tally on roll call vote number 205 was 146 yeas and 280 nays.
12:32:28 A.M.		Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:32:36 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:32:37 A.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 6, 2013.

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the Senate debates/votes S.954 Nominees S.Res65 :::::: CONGRES :::::: the House debates

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. We will continue to work through amendments to the Farm bill during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.
At 4:00pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
- There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.
- Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:00pm), there will be a roll call vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect that cloture vote on Thursday morning.
This morning Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Senate vote on Tuesday, June 4, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Republican Leader, on confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Senator Reid objected and explained some of his frustrations over continued Republican delay on nominations. As a reminder, Senator Reid filed cloture on the Srinivasan nomination last night and the cloture vote will occur tomorrow.Senator McConnell noted that there is another circuit judge on the calendar that was reported prior to the Srinivasan nomination that the Wyoming senators would like to confirm. Senator Reid then suggested we confirm that nomination today and again asked consent to vote today on the Srinivasan today.
Senator McConnell objected and said he would continue working on nominations off the floor.
The Senate is in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business (approx 11:35am), the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. Today we will continue to process amendments to the bill. Currently the Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband) is pending.As a reminder, at 5pm today, the Senate will vote on adoption of S.Res.65, a resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
For the information of senators, there is a chance that when we resume consideration of the Farm bill Senator Inhofe will offer amendment #960 (repeal nutrition entitlements programs and establish nutrition assistance block grants) and we vote in relation to the amendment as early as 12:00 noon.
At 12:00 noon the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition block grants);Not Agreed To: 36-60
The following amendments to S.954, the Farm bill, were agreed to by unanimous consent:- Franken #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities); and- Vitter #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murders)
Senator Kaine asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that 2 motions to instruct conferees relative to the debt limit and taxes/revenue be in order. Senator Rubio asked that the request be modified to prohibit consideration of any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions regarding the debt limit. Senator Kaine objected to modify his request. Senator Rubio objected to the original request. Senator McCain then argued that we go through regular order and go to conference on the budget resolution, with motions to instruct conferees in order, and a debate ensued.

Senator Stabenow has called up Shaheen amendment #925 (Sugar programs ). We are working towards an agreement to vote in relation to the amendment this afternoon, perhaps around the vote on the Iran Sanctions resolution.

At 3:45pm the Senate will begin consideration of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions. There will be up to 50 minutes for debate, with the Majority controlling 20 minutes and the Republicans controlling 30 minutes. At approximately 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the resolution. There will then be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs). No second degree amendments are in order to the Shaheen amendment prior to the vote.

4:35pm votes

– Adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions

– Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs)

The Senate has reached an agreement that tomorrow, following the cloture vote on the Srinivasan nomination and notwithstanding cloture having been invoked, if invoked, the Senate resume legislative session and consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, and the Senate then proceed to vote in relation to the pending Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labels). No second degree amendments are in order prior to the vote. the amendment is subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. The time consumed during consideration of the Farm bill will count post-cloture.

There will be 2 roll call votes at 10:30am:

– motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia; and

– Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)(60 affirmative-vote threshold).

4:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions.

Adopted: 99-0

:04pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs);

Not Agreed To: 44-54

The managers of the bill will continue to work on amendments, however, there will be no further roll call votes today.

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session.

The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:

Leahy amendment #998 (gigabit Internet pilot program)
Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)

The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:

Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs) Agreed to: 87-8
Sessions amendment #945, as modified (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Not Agreed to: 40-58
Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70
Inhofe amendment #960 (repeal SNAP and establish nutrition assistance block program) Not Agreed to: 36-60
Franken amendment #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murderers) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Shaheen amendment #925 (Federal sugar program) Not Agreed to: 45-54

Senator Sanders called up amendment #965 (GMO food labels). We are working on an agreement to vote in relation to the his amendment tomorrow. As a reminder, the cloture vote on the Srinavasan will occur tomorrow, potentially in the 10:30am range. Stay tuned for a final decision on the vote time.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition assistance block grants) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 36-60

2) Adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions; Adopted: 99-0

3) Shaheen amendment #965 (federal sugar program reform) to S.954; Not Agreed to: 45-54

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.258, the Stolen Valor Act of 2013.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.45, the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1003, the Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act. (Coburn)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1004, the Anti-Trust Freedom Act. (Paul)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
5:05:58 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013.

10:00:17 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:22 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:02 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:56:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 22.
12:00:57 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Ken Whitten, Idlewild Baptist Church, Lutz, Florida
12:02:33 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:34 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:22 P.M.		The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:38:03 P.M.		Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities – Pursuant to Section 3 of the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-275), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Robert E. “Bud” Cramer of Huntsville Alabama.
12:38:25 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 22, 2013 at 11:08 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission.
12:38:55 P.M.	H. Res. 228	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 228 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.”
12:41:32 P.M.	H. Res. 228	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 228.
2:01:56 P.M.	H. Res. 228	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 194 (Roll no. 167).
2:02:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado storm.
2:15:33 P.M.	H. Res. 228	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 185 (Roll no. 168).
2:15:33 P.M.	H. Res. 228	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:41 P.M.	H.R. 3	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 228. H.R. 3 — “To approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.”
2:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 3	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour and 30 minutes 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.
2:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 3	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 228 and Rule XVIII.
2:16:59 P.M.	H.R. 3	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:17:08 P.M.	H.R. 3	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3.

4:03:53 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Weber (TX), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-88 to add to the findings in Section 2 highlighting the State Department’s scientific and environmental findings which conclude that the Keystone XL pipeline is a safe and environmentally sound project
4:04:14 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weber(TX) amendment No. 1.
4:15:34 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Weber amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weber demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:16:11 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-88 to add a finding that “the reliance on oil sands crudes for transportation fuels would likely result in an increase in incremental greenhouse gas emissions” in the United States, resulting in additional greenhouse gas emissions equal to 4.3 million passenger vehicles. Also provides that the bill will not go into effect unless the President finds that TransCanada or tar sands producers will fully offset the additional greenhouse gas emissions.
4:16:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 2.
4:24:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:24:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-88 to require a study on the health impacts of increased air pollution in communities surrounding the refineries that will transport diluted bitumen through the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
4:25:09 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment No. 3.
4:30:53 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (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.
4:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-88 to require a threat assessment of pipeline vulnerabilities to terrorist attack and corrective actions necessary to protect the pipeline from such an attack and to mitigate any resulting spill.
4:32:01 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 4.
4:37:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	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.
4:38:21 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rahall, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-88 to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval). Section 3 eliminates the requirement for a Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline across an international border. Section 3 further deems the new application for the Keystone XL pipeline approved, based on a final environmental impact statement issued by the U.S. Department of State for a different pipeline route.
4:38:38 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall amendment No. 5.
4:47:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rahall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:48:14 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Esty, numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-88 to remove the mandate to allow one specifically named company to never receive appropriate oversight through the permit process for operation and/or maintenance–in perpetuity, while allowing construction permit fast-track.
4:48:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 6.
4:48:39 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Esty amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Esty demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:56:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 7 printed in House Report 113-88 to lengthen the time period for filing a claim under the Act from 60 days to 1 year
4:57:10 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.
5:04:49 P.M.	H.R. 3	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.
5:05:20 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Chu, numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-88 to require the GAO to conduct a study and prepare a report of the Keystone XL pipeline to determine the total projected costs of pipeline spill cleanup, including the potential impacts of a petroleum spill on public health and the environment and the quantity and quality of water available for agricultural and municipal purposes.
5:05:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment No. 8.
5:12:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chu amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:13:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 9 printed in House Report 113-88 to require TransCanada to submit its oil spill response plan, and any updates to the plan, to the Governors of each State in which the Keystone XL pipeline operates. TransCanada is required to develop such a plan under current law and regulations; only certain Federal agencies receive and review the plan.
5:13:42 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 9.
5:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:33 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 10 printed in House Report 113-88 to increase American energy independence by requiring that all oil and refined fuels transported through the Keystone XL Pipeline be used here in the United States and not exported, unless the President finds that an exception is required by law or in the national interest.
5:18:50 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 10.
5:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:59:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Weber (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 168 (Roll no. 169).
6:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 269 (Roll no. 170).
6:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 239 (Roll no. 171).
6:12:43 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 239 (Roll no. 172).
6:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Rahall amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 173).
6:21:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Esty amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 234 (Roll no. 174).
6:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 234 (Roll no. 175).
6:29:09 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Chu amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 231 (Roll no. 176).
6:33:49 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 177).
6:34:07 P.M.	H.R. 3	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3.
6:35:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:35:17 P.M.	H.R. 3	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
6:36:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the House to report the same back with an amendment requiring TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to certify to the President that diluted bitumen and other materials derived from tar sands or oils sands that are transported through the Keystone XL pipeline be treated as crude oil for the purposes of determining contributions that fund the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
6:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:52:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 223 (Roll no. 178).
7:01:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 179).
7:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:20 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 232.
7:02:29 P.M.		Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
7:03:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:03:39 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Mr. Messer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1949 — “To direct the Secretary of Education to convene the Advisory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Education Data to conduct a study on improvements to postsecondary education transparency at the Federal level.”
7:03:59 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:04:40 P.M.	H.R. 1949	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1949.
7:19:36 P.M.	H.R. 1949	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:19:38 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 271	Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 271 — “To clarify that compliance with an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act may not be considered a violation of any Federal, State, or local environmental law or regulation, and for other purposes.”
7:20:30 P.M.	H.R. 271	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:20:36 P.M.	H.R. 271	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 271.
7:33:43 P.M.	H.R. 271	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 271	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:34:07 P.M.		Migratory Bird Conservation Commission – Pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: Mr. Wittman and Mr. Dingell.
7:34:27 P.M.		Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission – Pursuant to section 672(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mr. Dov S. Zakheim, Silver Spring, MD; Mr. Michael R. Higgins, Washington, DC.
7:34:47 P.M.		Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission – Pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, 113th Congress the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. McGovern.
7:35:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:41:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:11:43 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:11:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:11:54 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2013.