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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).
- 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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05/15/2013 Nativegrl77

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. There will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to the items listed below, in the order listed. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration. There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote.
- Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment);
- Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects);
- Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);
- Udall(NM) amendment #853 (pilot program);
- Hoeven amendment #909 (surplus water charges);
- Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs);
- Passage of S.601, as amended.
- As a reminder, at 10:30am there will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, and on passage of the bill.The first vote will be the usual 15 minute vote and the remaining votes will be 10 minutes in duration. Senator Reid intends to close the votes as quickly as possible. Senators are encouraged to remain on or close to the floor during the vote series.Last week we were able to reach short time agreements on the Tavenner (CMMS) and Orrick (Northern District Judge of CA) nominations. Senator Reid intends to execute those orders later today. Senators will be notified when the votes are scheduled.
- 10:30am votes:– Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment);- Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects);
–           Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);

–           Udall(NM) amendment #853 (pilot program);

–           Hoeven amendment #909 (surplus water charges);

–           Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs);

–           Passage of S.601, as amended.

Tavenner Agreement:

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #92 the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Orrick Agreement:

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided and controlled prior to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #40, the nomination of William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
- 10:35am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Coburn amendment #815 (beach replenishment);Not Agreed To: 43-53
- 11:01am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects);Not Agreed To: 35-61
- The following amendments have been considered to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:
  - Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
  - Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)
  - Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799 Agreed to by UC
  - Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp) Agreed to: 95-0
  - Pryor amendment #801, as modified (farms) Agreed to by UC
  - Pryor amendment #806 (work-in-kind) Agreed to by UC
  - Inhofe amendment #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects) Agreed to by UC
  - McCain amendment #833 (levee safety programs) Agreed to by UC
  - Murray amendment #832 (cargo noncontainer) Agreed to by UC
  - Blunt amendment #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather) Agreed to by UC
  - Sessions amendment #811, as modified (Tennessee Valley Authority to grant restrictions) Agreed to by UC
  - Coburn amendment #823 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission) Agreed to by UC
  - Warner amendment #873 (4 Mile Run) Agreed to by UC
  - Baucus amendment #847 Agreed to by UC
  - Boxer-Vitter amendment #899, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Inhofe amendment #895 Agreed to by UC
  - Wicker amendment #894 Agreed to by UC
  - Inhofe amendment #867 Agreed to by UC
  - Boozman amendment #872 Agreed to by UC
  - Thune amendment #912 Agreed to by UC
  - Cornyn amendment #880 Agreed to by UC
  - Murkowski amendment #904 Agreed to by UC
  - Klobuchar amendment #884 Agreed to by UC
  - Wyden amendment #870, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Cochran amendment #911, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Carper amendment #882 Agreed to by UC
  - Murkowski amendment #903, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Durbin amendment #906, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Levin amendment #893 Agreed to by UC
  - Collins amendment #898 Agreed to by UC
  - Cardin amendment #861, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Brown-Graham amendment #907 Agreed to by UC
  - Wyden amendment #896 Agreed to by UC
  - Inhofe amendment #797 Agreed to by UC
  - Barrasso amendment #868 Not Agreed to: 52-44
  - Sanders amendment #889 Not Agreed to: 56-40
  - Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment) Not Agreed To: 43-53
  - Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects) Not Agreed to: 35-61
  - Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs for military) Agreed to by voice vote
  - Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods) Agreed to: 60-36
  - Hoeven amendment #909 (surplus water charges), as modified Agreed to by voice vote
  - Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs) was agreed to by voice vote
  - 11:23am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);Agreed To: 60-36
  - The Senate is in a period of morning business until 2:00pm with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.At 2:00pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; and Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, en bloc.The time until 4:30 pm, will be equally divided in the usual form, with Senator Baucus in control of the time from 4:15 to 4:30pm. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed.
  - There will be two minutes for debate between the votes. The second vote be 10 minutes in length.
  - 4:30pm votes:– Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; and- Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  - Senator Wyden asked unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.Senator Wyden objected to modifying the request.Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.
  - 4:38pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #40, William H. Orrick III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of CaliforniaConfirmed: 56-41
  - 5:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesConfirmed: 91-7
  - Executive Calendar #92, the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was confirmed 91-7. Following the vote, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.954, a bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2018 (the Farm bill). There will be no further roll call votes today.
  - The Senate has reached an agreement that on Monday, May 20^th, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #73, S.954, the Farm bill.
  - WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013ROLL CALL VOTES
  - 1)      Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment) to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act; Not Agreed to: 43-532)      Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects); Not Agreed to: 35-613)      Merkley-Brown amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods); Agreed to: 60-364)      Passage of S.601, WRDA, as amended; Passed: 83-14
    5)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; Confirmed: 56-41
    
    6)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Confirmed: 91-7
    
    LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
    
    Adopted S.Res.142, designating May 15^th, 2013, as “National MPS (Mucopolysaccharidosis) Awareness Day”.
    
    Completed the Rule 14 process of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. (Reed)
    
    No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action: 5/14
9:10:47 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2013.

10:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mo Brooks to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:46 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.
10:50:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:03:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:44 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Veasey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:16 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.
12:41:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:42:16 P.M.		INCLUSION OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE RECORD – Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the former Members program be printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former Members who spoke during the proceedings have the privilege of revising and extending their remarks. Agreed to without objection.
12:42:35 P.M.	H.R. 701	Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 701 — “To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.”
12:43:02 P.M.	H.R. 701	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:43:04 P.M.	H.R. 701	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 701.
12:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 701	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.
12:57:52 P.M.	H.R. 384	Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 384 — “To establish the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
12:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 384	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 384	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 384.
1:08:36 P.M.	H.R. 384	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.
1:10:23 P.M.	H.R. 356	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 356 — “To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled “An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes”.”
1:10:40 P.M.	H.R. 356	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:10:43 P.M.	H.R. 356	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 356.
1:16:02 P.M.	H.R. 356	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 356	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:16:05 P.M.	H.R. 767	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 767 — “To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project.”
1:16:41 P.M.	H.R. 767	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:16:43 P.M.	H.R. 767	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 767.
1:23:51 P.M.	H.R. 767	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.
1:23:54 P.M.	H.R. 573	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 573 — “To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.”
1:24:31 P.M.	H.R. 573	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:24:33 P.M.	H.R. 573	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 573.
1:28:57 P.M.	H.R. 573	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:29:00 P.M.	H.R. 573	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:29:24 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:04:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.
5:05:30 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 15, 2013 at 4:23 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 601.
5:05:47 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:06:32 P.M.	H.R. 767	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 767 — “To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project.”
5:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 767	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 1 (Roll no. 147).
5:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 767	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:14 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a copy of the Certificate of Election received from the Honorable Mark Hammond, Secretary of State of South Carolina, indicating that, at the Special Election held on May 7, 2013, the Honorable Mark Sanford was duly elected Representative in Congress for the First Congressional District, State of South Carolina.
5:33:51 P.M.		OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Mark Sanford, First District, State of South Carolina, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
5:37:00 P.M.		Representative Sanford was recognized to address the House following the administration of the Oath of Office.
5:40:01 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath of office to the gentleman from South Carolina, the whole number of the House is 434.
5:41:22 P.M.	H.R. 701	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 701 — “To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.”
5:47:50 P.M.	H.R. 701	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 6 (Roll no. 148).
5:47:51 P.M.	H.R. 701	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:48:03 P.M.	H.R. 384	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 384 — “To establish the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
5:55:39 P.M.	H.R. 384	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 3 (Roll no. 149).
5:55:41 P.M.	H.R. 384	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:55:42 P.M.	H.R. 384	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:56:03 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 215 and H. Res. 216.
5:57:12 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:13:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:04:04 P.M.		Mr. Perry moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:04:14 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:04:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2013.

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Black History

CONGRESS

05/14/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate's side of the Capitol Building in DC. — The Senate’s side of the Capitol Building in DC. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act with the time until noon equally divided and controlled between Senators Boxer and Vitter or their designees.
At noon, there will be a cloture vote on S.601, WRDA. The managers of the bill continue to work on a finite list of amendments; Senators will be notified if an agreement is reached.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

As a reminder, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, is 11:15am today. Please send a signed copy of any germane second degree amendments to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

The managers of the bill continue to negotiate an agreement to complete action on the WRDA bill. Last night we hotlined a list of amendments that could either be agreed to or would require a vote. We believe we are close to being able to lock in an agreement to limit amendments and vitiate cloture, but, as always, that takes consent and we’re not quite there yet. Another message will be sent if and when an agreement is reached.

If no agreement can be reached, at approximately 12:00 noon the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, WRDA.

In an effort to give the managers additional time to work on an agreement to limit amendments to S.601, the cloture vote has been postponed and will now occur at 2:30pm.

If we are unable to reach an agreement, we will proceed to the cloture vote at 2:30pm. If cloture is invoked, it will be considered as having been invoked at 12:00 noon.

It appears that we are very close reaching an agreement on a finite list of amendments to S.601, WRDA. We are currently in a quorum call to finalize the details. If we are able to reach an agreement, cloture would be vitiated and we could see some votes on amendments in the 5:30pm range tonight. Again, if no deal is reached, we would proceed with the cloture vote.

The following amendments are pending to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:

Hoeven amendment #909

The following amendments have been considered to S.601:

Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)
Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799 Agreed to by UC
Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp) Agreed to: 95-0
Pryor amendment #801, as modified (farms) Agreed to by UC
Pryor amendment #806 (work-in-kind) Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects) Agreed to by UC
McCain amendment #833 (levee safety programs) Agreed to by UC
Murray amendment #832 (cargo noncontainer) Agreed to by UC
Blunt amendment #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather) Agreed to by UC
Sessions amendment #811, as modified (Tennessee Valley Authority to grant restrictions) Agreed to by UC
Coburn amendment #823 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission) Agreed to by UC
Warner amendment #873 (4 Mile Run) Agreed to by UC
Baucus amendment #847 Agreed to by UC
Boxer-Vitter amendment #899, as modified Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #895 Agreed to by UC
Wicker amendment #894 Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #867 Agreed to by UC
Boozman amendment #872 Agreed to by UC
Thune amendment #912 Agreed to by UC
Cornyn amendment #880 Agreed to by UC
Murkowski amendment #904 Agreed to by UC
Klobuchar amendment #884 Agreed to by UC
Wyden amendment #870, as modified Agreed to by UC
Cochran amendment #911, as modified Agreed to by UC
Carper amendment #882 Agreed to by UC
Murkowski amendment #903, as modified Agreed to by UC
Durbin amendment #906, as modified Agreed to by UC
Levin amendment #893 Agreed to by UC
Collins amendment #898 Agreed to by UC
Cardin amendment #861, as modified Agreed to by UC
Brown-Graham amendment #907 Agreed to by UC
Wyden amendment #896 Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #797 Agreed to by UC
Barrasso amendment #868 Not Agreed to: 52-44
Sanders amendment #889 Not Agreed to: 56-40

Senator Boxer asked consent to consider a finite list of amendments including Johnson (SD) #891 (flood insurance) and Landrieu #888 (flood insurance). Senator Toomey reserved his right to object and stated his opposition to Landrieu’s amendment #888 and objected to the request.

After some debate between Senators Landrieu and Toomey, Senator Boxer asked the same consent without the Landrieu and Johnson (SD) amendments.

Senator Rubio reserved his right to object and asked that the Rubio amendment #892 (IRS) be in order. Senator Boxer reminded the Senate that this is a water resources bill and did not agree to include the Rubio amendment in the agreement. Senator Rubio did not object to the overall agreement on the WRDA bill and the request was agreed to.

As a result of this agreement, we will not have a cloture vote on the bill. We expect a series of 2 votes beginning at 5:00pm tonight. Most likely candidates for roll call votes tonight are Barrasso #868 and Sanders #889. Inhofe #797 will likely be a voice vote. We expect to resume voting in relation to the remaining amendments and passage at a time to be determined tomorrow.

The following amendments will be considered and agreed to, en bloc:

– Baucus #847;

– Boxer-Vitter #899, as modified;

– Inhofe #895;

– Wicker #894;

– Inhofe #867;

– Boozman #872;

– Thune #912;

– Cornyn #880;

– Murkowski #904;

– Klobuchar #884;

– Wyden #870, as modified;

– Cochran #911, as modified;

– Carper #882;

– Murkowski #903, as modified;

– Durbin #906, as modified;

– Levin #893;

– Collins #898;

– Cardin #861, as modified;

– Brown-Graham #907; and

– Wyden #896.

Further, that the only remaining amendments in order to the bill be the following:

– Inhofe #797;

– Barrasso #868 (60 affirmative vote threshold);;

– Sanders #889 (60 affirmative vote threshold);

– Coburn #815;

– Coburn #816;

– Merkley #866;

– Udall(NM) #853;

– Hoeven #909; and

– Boozeman #822

No second degree amendments are in order to any of the amendments prior to votes in relation to the amendments. The time until 5:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or designees, for debate on the amendments. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed. All after the first vote will be ten minute votes. There will be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote. The following amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold: Sanders #889; Barrasso #868.

Finally, upon disposition of the Hoeven amendment #909, the cloture motion be withdrawn and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.601, as amended.

At 5pm today, the Senate will vote in relation to the Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) and Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters). Both amendments are subject to 60-affirmative vote threshold. Following the votes, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. When the Senate resumes consideration of S.601, WRDA, tomorrow (expect around 11:15am), we will resume the voting sequence in the previous order. The first vote in each series will be 15 minute votes and the subsequent votes will be 10 minutes in duration.

5pm votes

– Inhofe amendment #797 (land exchange) **expect voice vote

– Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights)

– Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters)

Tomorrow’s roll call votes (approx. 11:15am)

– Coburn #815 (beach renourishment);

– Coburn #816 (Infrastructure Deathourization Commission projects);

– Merkley #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);

– Udall(NM) #853 (pilot program);

– Hoeven #909 (surplus water charges);

– Boozeman #822 (recreational lands pass programs);

– Passage of S.601, as amended.

The Senate agreed to the Inhofe amendment #797 (land exchange) by voice vote.

At 5:06pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed To: 52-44

Next Vote:

Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters)

5:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters);

Not Agreed To: 56-40

Senator Warner asked unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.

Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.

Senator Warner objected to modifying the request.

Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-44 (60-vote threshold)

2) Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters); Not Agreed To: 56-40 (60-vote threshold)

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.140, Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Adopted S.Res.141, A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. (Reed)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
2:03:49 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2013.

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

12:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:33 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:06:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:13 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
2:00:18 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:47 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Brooks of AL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:07 P.M.		<ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:03:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
5:03:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:03:40 P.M.	H.R. 180	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 180 — “To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.”
5:03:45 P.M.	H.R. 180	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:52 P.M.	H.R. 180	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 180.
5:16:43 P.M.	H.R. 180	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.
5:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1580 — “To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.”
5:17:56 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:58 P.M.	H.R. 1580	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.
5:29:38 P.M.	H.R. 1580	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:30:25 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 10 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”
5:30:39 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:42 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 10.
5:42:09 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	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.
5:42:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30p.m. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
6:30:15 P.M.		<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:38 P.M.	H.R. 180	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 180 — “To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.”
6:54:08 P.M.	H.R. 180	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 2 (Roll no. 144).
6:54:09 P.M.	H.R. 180	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:19 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1580 — “To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.”
7:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 1580	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 145).
7:02:36 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:51 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Considered as unfinished business. S. Con. Res. 10 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”
7:09:26 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 146).
7:09:27 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:44 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:27:56 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:10:43 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:10:46 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:47 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2013.

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Black History

CONGRESS

05/08/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
At 10:00am, the Senate will recess to allow for the Joint Meeting of Congress with Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea until 11:30am. Senators should plan to gather in the Senate Chamber at 10:00am in order to proceed as a body to the House of Representatives.
When the Senate reconvenes, we will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. The following amendments are the first amendments in order to the Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799:
- Coburn amendment #804 (ammunition)
- Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps lands/guns)
- Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans).
The time until 2:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees for debate on the amendments with Senator Coburn controlling 40 minutes of the Republican time. At 2:00pm, there will be 3 roll call votes in relation to the amendments in the order above. All 3 amendments will require 60-affirmative votes and no second degree amendments will be order to the amendments. The first vote will be a 15-minute vote and the subsequent votes will be 10 minutes in duration.

Upon disposition of the Coburn and Whitehouse amendments, the substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, will be agreed to and considered original text for the purposes of further amendment.

Senator Coburn has indicated he will not offer amendment #804. As a result, there will only be 2 roll call votes at 2pm.

– Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps lands/guns); and

– Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans).

2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) (60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed to: 56-43

2:26pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Whitehouse amendment #803 (Oceans);

Agreed To: 68-31 (60-affirmative vote threshsold)

The next amendments in order to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, are the following:

Blunt #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather)
Pryor #806 (provide work-in-kind credit)
Inhofe #835 (rural water infrastructure projects)

No second degree amendments are in order prior to votes in relation to the amendments. We will work on time agreements on the amendments. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

Senator Warner asked consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget
resolution. Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not
be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax
increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt
ceiling. Senator Murray objected to modifying the request. Senator McConnell
then objected to the original request.

This afternoon, Senator Lee asked consent to adopt a Senate Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress and the States should investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices.

Senator Blumenthal then asked consent to adopt an alternative resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Senator Lee objected to Senator Blumenthal’s request and Senator Blumenthal objected to Senator Lee’s request.

At 5:45pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to the
Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian Carp).
No amendments are in order to the amendment prior to the vote.

5:45pm the Senate began a roll call vote on Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian Carp);

Agreed To: 95-0

There will be no further roll call votes tonight.
The following amendments to S.601, WRDA, were agreed to by unanimous consent:-          Pryor #801, as modified with the changes that are at the desk (farms);
–          Pryor #806 (work-in-kind);

–          Inhofe #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects);

McCain #833 (levee safety programs);
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act; Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
2)      Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans); Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)

3)      Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp); Agreed to: 95-0

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.622, an original bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.

Adopted H.Con.Res.32, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

Discharged the HELP committee and adopted S.Res.126, recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our country.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.888, the End User Exemptions from provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act. (Johanns)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the nominations of Shelly Dick (District Judge LA) and Nelson Roman (Southern District NY).At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:
– Executive Calendar # 39 Shelly Deckert Dick, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana, and

– Executive Calendar #41 Nelson Stephen Roman, of New York, to be District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed.
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Last Floor Action:
7:05:07 P.M. – The House adjourned. 5/7
The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 8, 2013.

9:00:06 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:40 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:03 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:04:03 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:22:42 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.
10:22:47 A.M.		JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea.
11:15:30 A.M.		JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.
11:15:32 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:01:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.
12:01:21 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 8, 2013 at 9:27 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1071, without amendment.
12:02:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:42:53 P.M.	H. Res. 202	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 202 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.”
12:42:56 P.M.	H. Res. 202	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 202.

1:48:00 P.M.	H. Res. 202	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 202, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:51:33 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 198. H.R. 1406 — “To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.”
1:51:38 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1406 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
1:52:52 P.M.	H.R. 1406	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1406.
3:20:44 P.M.	H.R. 1406	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gibson, printed in House Report 113-051 to require the GAO to submit a report to Congress on the usage of compensatory time allowed under the Act and detail any complaints filed or enforcement actions taken for alleged violations of the Act. The report will ensure Congress can monitor any potential abuse of the Act.
3:20:49 P.M.	H.R. 1406	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibson amendment.
3:30:44 P.M.	H.R. 1406	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
3:31:30 P.M.	H.R. 1406	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gibson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:32:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.
5:00:28 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1406 — “To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.”
5:30:00 P.M.	H.R. 1406	On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 384 – 42 (Roll no. 135).
5:30:50 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Ms. Shea-Porter moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
5:31:16 P.M.	H.R. 1406	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shea-Porter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to ensure that employees could not be denied the use of compensatory time for the following purposes: (1) to attend medical appointments; (2) to care for a sick family member or if the employee is sick; or (3) to attend counseling or rehabilitation appointments for injuries sustained by the employee as a member of the Armed Forces. The motion would also prohibit employers who have been found to violate the Equal Pay Act of 1963 from replacing monetary overtime with compensatory time.
5:39:48 P.M.	H.R. 1406	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:47:51 P.M.	H.R. 1406	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 – 227 (Roll no. 136).
5:55:27 P.M.	H.R. 1406	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 – 204 (Roll no. 137).
5:55:27 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:55:39 P.M.	H. Res. 202	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 202 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.”
6:02:27 P.M.	H. Res. 202	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 199 (Roll no. 138).
6:14:06 P.M.	H. Res. 202	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 199 (Roll no. 139).
6:14:07 P.M.	H. Res. 202	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:14:50 P.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 9. Agreed to without objection.
6:15:35 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:35:59 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:02:48 P.M.		Mr. Pocan moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:02:56 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 9, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
At 10:30am, the Senate will recess for one hour to allow for a Senators-only briefing.
When the Senate reconvenes, the Senate will resume consideration of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act.
During Wednesday’s session, cloture was filed on S.743.
As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Thursday. Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect the cloture vote on Friday morning.

The Senate has resumed consideration of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.

Senator Collins asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Collins amendment #744, to provide a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act.

Senator Wyden reserved his right to object and then Senator Baucus objected to the request.

The managers of the bill will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the bill. However, if no agreement can be reached we would proceed to the cloture vote 1 hour after the Senate convenes tomorrow.

Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up the following amendments:

– Coburn #753 (delinquent tax debts and Federal employment)

– Coburn #751 (charitable organizations)

– Coburn #767 (duplicative and overlapping programs)

– Coburn #766 (prohibit presidential election campaign funds for part conventions)

Senator Durbin objected to setting aside the pending amendment and said that he would take a look at the amendments to see if we can come up with an agreement to consider them. Some of the amendments would create a blue slip issue in the House, a situation he would like to avoid.

Senator Coburn also expressed his intent to call up an amendment regarding the tax exempt status of sport organizations.

Hatch asked unanimous consent that the following amendments be in order to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act:

Collins 744 or Collins 771
Ayotte 759, as amended
Coats 765
Thune 764 with GAO study/Thune 778 without GAO study
Coburn 753
Coburn 767
Thune 743
Lee 768
Ayotte 763
Hatch 754
Portman 772
Cruz 794
Coats 797
Portman 792
Paul 755
Cruz 799
Ayotte 776

That there be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided on each amendment prior to a vote in relation to the amendment.

Senator Durbin objected.

The managers of the bill continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments in an effort to complete action on the bill.

Senator Durbin asked unanimous consent the pending Enzi amendment be set aside and it be in order for the following amendments to be called up:

– Collins-King #771 (provides a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act)

– Pryor-Blunt #740 (extends for 10 years the moratorium on taxes on internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Freedom Act)

– Hatch #754 (strikes the preemption provision, to sunset the authority under the Act, to require a 3-year statute of limitations)

That no second degree amendments be in order to any of these amendments prior to a vote in relation to the amendments. That there be 20 minutes for debate equally divided.

Senator Wyden objected.

5:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

Invoked: 63-30.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Calendar #44, S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013. The cloture vote will be on Monday, May 6^th following disposition of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act (the 3^rd roll call vote in a series beginning at 5:30pm).

The Senate has reached an agreement to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018 at a time to be determined. The details of the agreement are below.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018. There will be one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013; Invoked: 63-30

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.853, a bill to prevent continued flight delays related to furloughs of essential employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and for other purposes. *If the Senate receives a bill from the House that is identical to S.853, that bill will be considered read three times and passed.

Adopted S.Res.115, a resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

Adopted S.Res.116, designating September 26, 2013 as “National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day”.

Adopted S.Res.118, Supporting the designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Adopted S.Res.119, Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

Adopted S.Res.120, Supporting the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Adopted S.Res.121, expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.

Adopted S.Res.122, recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

Adopted S.Res.123, Congratulating the University of Minnesota women’s ice hockey team on winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Ice Hockey Championship.

Adopted S.Res.124, Legal Counsel resolution regarding Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich memo.

Adopted S.Res.125, designating April 30, 2013, as “Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans”.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.788, to suspend FY2013 sequestration. (Reid)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following items:

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #24 Christopher J. Meade, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Executive Calendar #25 William B. Schultz, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #61 Jenny R. Yang, to be a Member of the Equal Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2017

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #89 Karol Virginia Mason – to be an Assistant Attorney General

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Last Floor Action: 4/24/13
12:46:50 P.M. -H. Res. 178
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

10:00:20 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:41 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins 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.
11:04:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 25.
12:00:50 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:12 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Brownley of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:42:00 P.M.		of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell, Stuart, FL.
12:43:10 P.M.	H. Res. 178	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 178 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
12:46:50 P.M.	H. Res. 178	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.

1:33:10 P.M.	H. Res. 178	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules on April 26, 2013.
1:33:44 P.M.	H. Res. 178	On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:57:05 P.M.	H. Res. 178	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 177 (Roll no. 124).
1:57:06 P.M.	H. Res. 178	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:00 P.M.		HIT POLICY COMMITTEE – Pursuant to section 13101 of the HITECH Act (Pub. L. 111-5), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell of Stuart, FL.
2:01:00 P.M.		Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on April 26. Agreed to without objection.
2:02:16 P.M.	H.R. 527	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 178. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
2:02:21 P.M.	H.R. 527	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 527	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 178 and Rule XVIII.
2:02:37 P.M.	H.R. 527	The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:03:42 P.M.	H.R. 527	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 527.

2:41:07 P.M.	H.R. 527	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
2:41:27 P.M.	H.R. 527	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:41:37 P.M.	H.R. 527	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 527 as unfinished business.
2:42:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:18:11 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

5:47:44 P.M.		Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:47:51 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:55 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2013.