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Lowering minimum wage, weakening workers’ comp, and restricting a women’s right to choose. Are these your values?

Since Rodney Tom and Tim Sheldon gave the Senate Majority to Senate Republicans, Republicans have gotten bolder – voting for far-right, ideological legislation.1

Rodney Tom’s Senate Majority has launched an assault on our state’s minimum wage.2 They’ve passed a profit-motivated bill attacking workers’ comp – even though voters rejected changes to the system in 2010.3

And while Rodney Tom promises a more open debate on social issues, the result is a radical Republican bill attacking a woman’s right to choose, in a state firmly committed to choice.4

These are not Democratic values – These are not Washington values. Co-sign our letter telling Rodney Tom and Tim Sheldon they don’t belong in the Democratic Party.

In 2012, the people of Washington overwhelmingly voted Democrat, because they share Democratic values. They believe in fighting for our middle class and progressive social issues, like marriage equality and a woman’s right to choose.

Now Senate Republicans, empowered by Senators Tom and Sheldon, are pulling a fast one on our state – introducing and passing ideological bills that advance their conservative agenda.

This is nothing short of a coup, made possible by Rodney Tom and Tim Sheldon.

Almost 4000 Democrats have already signed our letter. Please join them and send a message to Rodney Tom and Tim Sheldon today.

Sincerely,

Jaxon Ravens
Executive Director
Washington State Democrats

1 http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020276029_senaterepublicansprintrop03xml.html?src=FuseT&utm_source=buffer&buffer_share=40ed2
2 http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020294703_trainingwagexml.html
3 http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130209/OPINION03/702099971
4 http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/feb/06/dozens-testify-on-abortion-notification/

Black History

the Senate 7/23 CONGRESS the House considers HR5

07/22/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew his motion to proceed to S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
The next roll call vote will be at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 23^rd on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1243. Cloture was filed on that motion during Thursday’s session of the Senate. If cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time will be yielded back and the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to S.1243 (likely a voice vote). If the motion to proceed to S.1243 is adopted, the text of H.R.2610, as reported by the House Appropriations, will be deemed House passed text for the purposes of rule 16.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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Last Floor Action:
1:18:37 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00
p.m. on July 22, 2013.

12:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:54 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.
12:07:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:34 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
2:00:40 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:03 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:22 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:30 p.m. today.
4:32:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
4:33:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
4:33:20 P.M.	H.R. 697	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 697 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Clark County, Nevada, for the environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site, and for other purposes.”
4:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 697	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:52 P.M.	H.R. 697	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 697.
4:44:50 P.M.	H.R. 697	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:44:54 P.M.	H.R. 697	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:45:05 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1411 — “To include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands in the California Coastal National Monument as a part of the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.”
4:45:15 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 1411	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1411.
4:58:17 P.M.	H.R. 1411	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:20 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:21 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2353 — “To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes.”
4:58:56 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:58:58 P.M.	H.R. 2353	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2353.
5:04:51 P.M.	H.R. 2353	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:04:58 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:05:12 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Mr. Ribble moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 44 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
5:05:18 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:05:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 44.
5:10:56 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	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.
5:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Mr. Meehan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1542 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes.”
5:12:33 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:12:35 P.M.	H.R. 1542	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1542.
5:23:53 P.M.	H.R. 1542	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.
5:24:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

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6:30:48 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
6:30:52 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.
6:31:30 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1542 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes.”
6:57:22 P.M.	H.R. 1542	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 3 (Roll no. 375).
6:57:24 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:02 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 44 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
7:05:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 0 (Roll no. 376).
7:05:17 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:08 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:18:23 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:12:51 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:58:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
9:59:07 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 312.
10:00:05 P.M.		Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:09 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 23, 2013.

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9:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:22 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:01:53 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:03 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:06:43 A.M.	H.R. 5	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
9:15:03 A.M.	H.R. 5	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:15:47 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Culberson, numbered 22 printed in House Report 113-158 to empower States by giving them the opportunity to accept or reject feder al grant money. Grant money rejected by State legislatures would be dedicated to paying off our outstanding national debt.
9:16:05 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Culberson amendment No. 22.
9:23:12 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Culberson amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tierney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:23:49 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, numbered 23 printed in House Report 113-158 to provide a funding condition for a state or local educational agency to be eligible for funds, agency personnel cannot facilitate the transfer of an employee if they know, or have probable cause to believe, that the employee has engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Agencies must also require employees be subjected to background checks in compliance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
9:24:09 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment No. 23.
9:29:51 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:30:15 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 24 printed in House Report 113-158 to create a report containing recommendations regarding the advisability of authorizing a state education authority to close a school district over the opposition of a locally elected school board, and regarding best practices governing the exercise of authority by a state education agency in monitoring, supervising and controlling under-performing school districts with particular emphasis on rural and underserved school districts.
9:30:37 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 24.
9:37:10 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:37:45 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cantor, numbered 25 printed in House Report 113-158 to allow Title I funds to follow students to other public schools or charter schools, upon the state opting to allow it.
9:38:03 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cantor amendment No. 25.
9:53:19 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Cantor amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
9:53:30 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Miller, George, An substitute amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 113-158 to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to maintain the civil rights and equity focus of the law and to ensure all students have access to an education that prepares them for college and the workforce. Supports all students, and in particular those who are historically disadvantaged, through access to high quality state-developed standards, a meaningful but flexible accountability and school improvement system, improved and targeted professional development and working conditions for teachers and school leaders, additional learning time and after-school programs, and dedicated supports for wrap-around services for students and a well-rounded education.
9:53:37 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the George Miller (CA) substitute amendment No. 26.
10:19:01 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the George Miller (CA) amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:46:53 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 196 (Roll no. 370).
10:51:17 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 237 (Roll no. 371).
10:55:58 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 233 (Roll no. 372).
10:56:11 A.M.	H.R. 5	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5.
10:56:49 A.M.	H.R. 5	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:57:02 A.M.	H.R. 5	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.
10:58:01 A.M.	H.R. 5	Ms. Kuster moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
10:58:21 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster motion to recommit with instructions pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prevent lowering standards for children with disabilities, including autistic children. It establishes safety standards for the use of seclusion and restraint in schools so children are not physically and mentally harmed. It also establishes standards for protecting student athletes from concussions. Lastly, it provides for criminal background checks of school and contractor employees who have contact with children. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
11:06:52 A.M.	H.R. 5	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:14:39 A.M.	H.R. 5	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 231 (Roll no. 373).
11:20:51 A.M.	H.R. 5	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 374).
11:20:52 A.M.	H.R. 5	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:21:06 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:21:07 A.M.	H.R. 5	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5.
11:58:55 A.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 19, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
11:59:06 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:10:09 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:18:23 P.M.		Mr. Wolf moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:18:35 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:18:37 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 22, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS on break until 7/8/2013 the House

06/28/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, July 8, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Phillips nomination.

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

Last Floor Action:
10:07:36 A.M. -H.R. 2231
On agreeing
to the DeFazio amendment (A008) Roll Call 299 – Recorded vote pending.

9:00:59 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:03:16 A.M.

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

9:04:36 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

9:05:05 A.M.

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

9:05:22 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.

9:13:57 A.M.

H.R. 2231

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”

9:17:56 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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

9:18:56 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to prohibit offshore oil and gas leases in Bristol Bay off the coast of Alaska.

9:19:39 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 8.

9:29:08 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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

9:29:44 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to provide that all claims arising from projects taking place due to the underlying bill be filed within 60 days and resolved within 180 days. It would also place restrictions on appeals and institute a “loser pays” requirement on individuals or entities filing suit, except in specified circumstances, and stipulate that the amendment only applies to individuals or entities which are not party to the pending leases.

9:30:07 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 9.

9:39:05 A.M.

H.R. 2231

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. 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.

9:39:48 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.

9:40:00 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Grayson Part B amendment No. 10 modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.

9:40:18 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 10, as modified.

9:50:43 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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

9:51:09 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure Section 203, relating to oil and gas lease sales in the Southern California planning area, and Title III, relating to OCS revenue sharing with coastal states, have no force or effect.

9:52:07 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 11.

10:03:00 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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

10:07:36 HR 2231 On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment (A008) Roll Call 299 – Recorded vote pending.———————————————————————————————————————————————————-

9:00:59 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:03:16 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:04:36 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:05:05 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:05:22 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.
9:13:57 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”
9:17:56 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:18:56 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to prohibit offshore oil and gas leases in Bristol Bay off the coast of Alaska.
9:19:39 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 8.
9:29:08 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:29:44 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to provide that all claims arising from projects taking place due to the underlying bill be filed within 60 days and resolved within 180 days. It would also place restrictions on appeals and institute a “loser pays” requirement on individuals or entities filing suit, except in specified circumstances, and stipulate that the amendment only applies to individuals or entities which are not party to the pending leases.
9:30:07 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 9.
9:39:05 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. 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.
9:39:48 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.
9:40:00 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Grayson Part B amendment No. 10 modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.
9:40:18 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 10, as modified.
9:50:43 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grayson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:51:09 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure Section 203, relating to oil and gas lease sales in the Southern California planning area, and Title III, relating to OCS revenue sharing with coastal states, have no force or effect.
9:52:07 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 11.
10:03:00 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:36:54 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 235 (Roll no. 299).
10:42:36 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 – 202 (Roll no. 300).
10:47:51 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 – 210 (Roll no. 301).
10:52:06 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 241 (Roll no. 302).
10:52:17 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2231.
10:53:17 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:53:27 A.M.	H.R. 2231	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.
10:54:38 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
10:55:55 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the issuance of permits or leases for new oil and gas slant, directional or offshore drilling in or under any of the Great Lakes. The Motion would also require that any permit or lease issued pursuant to the bill encourage that all equipment used under drilling permits be made in America and that the holder of the permit avoid outsourcing American jobs.
11:06:40 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:15:36 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 303).
11:22:18 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 – 186 (Roll no. 304).
11:22:19 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:23:01 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question on agreeing to the Journal de novo.
11:23:02 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:23:04 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2231.
11:23:58 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:24:49 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2383, H.R. 1151, and H.R. 324.
11:25:16 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed further one minute speeches.
11:37:52 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:37:53 A.M.		Official Objectors: The Majority Leader announced the following Members as official objectors on the part of the majority for the 113 Congress: For the Private Calendar: Representatives Goodlatte, Sensenbrenner, and Gowdy. The Minority Leader announced the following Members as official objectors on the part of the minority for the 113 Congress: For the Private Calendar: Representatives Serrano, Nadler, and Bass.
12:39:01 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:39:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:39:21 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 19. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2013.

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the Senate S.744 Congress the House

06/26/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 9:30am on Wednesday, June 25, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act with the time until 11:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Managers or their designees.
During Monday’s session of the Senate cloture was filed on the committee-reported substitute and S.744. As a result, the filing deadline for all 2^nd degree amendments to the committee-reported substitute and the bill is 10:30am Wednesday.
At 11:30am, there will be 3 roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Leahy motion to waive all applicable points of order with respect to the Immigration bill
- Adoption of the Leahy amendment #1183, as modified (with the Corker-Hoeven language regarding border security) and
- Motion to invoke cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, to S.744.
If cloture is invoked on the committee-reported substitute amendment, post-cloture time will run as if cloture were invoked at 1:00am on Wednesday, June 26^th.
10:36am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Leahy motion to waive points of order with respect to the Immigration bill.
10:36am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Leahy motion to waive points of order with respect to the Immigration bill;Waived: 68-30
12:16pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on adoption of the Leahy amendment #1183, as modified (with the Corker-Hoeven language regarding border security)Adopted: 69-29
12:35pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, to S.744.Invoked: 67-31
This afternoon and for the 15^th time (Senator Murray has asked 7 times and other Democrats have asked 8 times) since March 23^rd when Senate passed a budget resolution, Senator Murray asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; and that following the authorization, two motions to instruct conferees be in order from each side:- Motion to instruct relative to the debt limit; and- Motion to instruct relative to taxes/revenue;That there be two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the motions; further, that no amendments be in order to either of the motions prior to the votes; all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.Senator Cruz asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator Murray objected to Senator Cruz’s modification because she offered the senator a vote on a motion to instruct conferees on the debt limit. Finally, Senator Cruz objected to Senator Murray’s original request.
Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up Vitter amendment #1330 (domestic violence). Senator Bennet, the acting manager, objected. We are still working on an agreement to consider additional amendments to the bill, but thus far no agreement has been reached.
10:36am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Leahy motion to waive points of order with respect to the Immigration bill;Waived: 68-30
Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that a manager’s package of amendments, which is at the desk, be in order and considered, en bloc; that the Senate proceed to vote on adoption of the amendments in this package, en bloc; that upon disposition of the manager’s package, the following amendments be in order to be called up and the clerks be authorized to modify the instruction lines to fit the committee-reported amendment, as amended, where necessary:-          Sessions #1334;
–          Hirono #1718;

–          Fischer #1594;

–          Blumenthal #1636;

–          Vitter #1445;

–          Brown #1311;

–          Toomey #1599;

–          Hagan #1386;

–          Coats #1563;

–          McCaskill #1457;

–          Johnson (WI) #1380;

–          Boxer #1260;

–          Cruz #1580;

–          Feinstein #1250;

–          Lee #1214;

–          Udall (NM) #1218;

–          Vitter #1577;

–          Tester #1459;

–          Vitter #1474;

–          Heitkamp #1593;

–          Lee #1207;

–          Whitehouse #1419;

–          Cruz #1579;

–          Udall (NM) #1691;

–          Cruz #1583;

–          Heinrich #1342;

–          Cruz #1585;

–          Reed (RI) #1608;

–          Cruz #1586;

–          Nelson-Wicker #1253;

–          McCain-Cardin #1469; and

–          Portman-Tester #1634.

That at 9am, Thursday, June 27^th, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote; and all after the first vote be ten minute votes; that upon disposition of the Portman-Tester amendment #1634, the pending amendments to the underlying bill be withdrawn; the Majority Leader then be recognized for the purpose of raising points of order against the remaining pending amendments to the substitute amendment; that after the amendments fall, the substitute amendment, as amended, be agreed to; the cloture motion with respect to the S.744 be withdrawn; the bill, as amended, be read a third time, and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

Senator Grassley objected.
Senator Tester asked unanimous consent that it be in order to call up the Portman-Tester #1634 (e-verify). Senator Grassley objected.
There will be a series of 3 roll call votes at 11:30am tomorrow:-          Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation.
–          Adoption of committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended, to S.744; and

–          Cloture on the motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended, Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Under the agreement, if cloture is invoke, the 30 hour clock will run as if cloture had been invoked at 7:00am tomorrow. If all time is used, the time would expire at 1:00pm on Friday. After cloture has been invoked, we will work towards an agreement to yield back some of the post-cloture debate time and vote at a reasonable time tomorrow afternoon. Senator Reid encourages senators to be on the floor during the closing remarks on the Immigration Reform bill.

Agreement on Foxx nomination

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 27^th, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider Cal # 179, Anthony Renard Foxx – to be Secretary of Transportation, that there be 2 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 nomination; the motion 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.

Agreement on Immigration bill:

I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, June 27^th upon disposition of the Foxx nomination and the resumption of Legislative session, all post-cloture time be considered expired with respect to the committee-reported amendment, as amended; that the pending amendments to the underlying bill be withdrawn; the Majority Leader then be recognized for the purpose of raising points of order against the remaining pending amendments to the substitute amendment; that after the amendments fall, the Senate proceed to vote on the adoption of the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended; that upon disposition of the committee-reported substitute amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended; finally, if cloture is invoked it be considered as if cloture had been invoked at 7am, Thursday, June 27^th.
WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013ROLL CALL VOTES
1)      Leahy motion to waive applicable points of order with respect to S.744; Waived: 68-30

2)      Leahy amendment #1183, as modified (with the Corker-Hoeven language regarding border security); Agreed to: 69-29

3)      Motion to invoke cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744; Invoked: 67-31

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.144, Resolution concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts supporting long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.

Adopted S.Res.166, Resolution commemorating the 50^th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and commending its successor, the African Union.

Adopted S.Res.187, Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup.

Adopted S.Res.188, recognizing June 30, 2013, as the centennial of the Lincoln Highway.

Adopted S.Res.189, relative to the death of the Honorable William Dodd Hathaway, former United States Senator for the State of Maine.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action: 6/26
9:20:17 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2013

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:06 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:38 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.
10:34:22 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:38 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.
12:00:50 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Michael Rucker, Bible Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas.
12:02:07 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 Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:33 P.M.		The Speaker recognized Mr. Thornberry for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:03:52 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.

12:33:05 P.M.	H. Res. 274	<action_description>Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 274 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1613) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2410) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013, through July 5, 2013; and for other purposes.”
12:40:23 P.M.	H. Res. 274	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 274.
1:47:37 P.M.	H. Res. 274	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 289).
2:10:51 P.M.	H. Res. 274	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 290).
2:10:52 P.M.	H. Res. 274	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:48 P.M.	H. Res. 270	Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:12:48 P.M.	H. Res. 270	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 270 — “Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.”
2:13:15 P.M.	H. Res. 270	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:13:17 P.M.	H. Res. 270	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:27 P.M.		Mrs. Miller (MI) filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 277.
2:13:57 P.M.	H. Res. 277	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 277 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
2:14:08 P.M.	H. Res. 277	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:14:15 P.M.	H. Res. 277	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14:21 P.M.		Mrs. Miller (MI) filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 278.
2:14:43 P.M.	H. Res. 278	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 278 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
2:14:55 P.M.	H. Res. 278	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:15:12 P.M.	H. Res. 278	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:15:41 P.M.	H.R. 1864	Mrs. Walorski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1864 — “To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding sexual assault.”
2:16:30 P.M.	H.R. 1864	Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:16:32 P.M.	H.R. 1864	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1864.
2:47:29 P.M.	H.R. 1864	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.
2:48:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:48:58 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

5:19:27 P.M.		Mr. Ryan (OH) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:19:36 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:19:37 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate off until 6/17 ~ CONGRESS ~ the House vote FY2014 Defense Authorization bill 315-108

06/14/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, June 17, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
- Executive Calendar # #48 Luis Felipe Restrepo– to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and
- Executive Calendar #62 Kenneth John Gonzales – to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico.
There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the nominations.
Following the votes, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.

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Last Floor Action:
10:16:25 A.M. -H.R. 1960
DEBATE –
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded
with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen amendment No. 39.

9:00:04 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:19 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:45 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:48 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Matsui to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:06 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.
9:11:31 A.M.	H.R. 1960	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1960 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
9:12:00 A.M.	H.R. 1960	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:12:59 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Walorski, numbered 19 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from using any funds authorized to the department for the transfer or release of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen.
9:13:22 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walorksi amendment No. 19.
9:23:47 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walorski amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith(WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:24:12 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (WA), numbered 20 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to provide framework to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by December 1, 2014.
9:24:37 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 20.
9:49:24 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:50:03 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to allow those certified by recognized nontheistic organizations to be appointed as officers in the chaplain core in order to fully serve nontheistic or nonreligious service members.
9:50:24 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 14.
10:01:57 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 14, 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 a time to be announced.
10:02:48 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 23 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to limit funding for advanced procurement of inefficient ground-based interceptor rocket motor sets, and the costly refurbishment of Missile Field 1 at Fort Greely, Alaska, until the Secretary of Defense makes certain certifications to Congress, including that the Commander of the United States Northern Command has full confidence in the homeland missile defense system.
10:03:16 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 23.
10:15:19 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Van Hollen, numbered 39 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to match the President’s budget request for Overseas Contingency Operations
10:16:25 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen amendment No. 39.

10:31:28 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Van Hollen amendment No. 39, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Van Hollen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:32:06 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Walz, numbered 53 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to require the Government Accountability office to submit a report to Congress regarding the Department of Defense’s use of Personality/Adjustment disorders as a basis to separate members from the Armed Forces.
10:32:29 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walz amendment No. 53.
10:37:39 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Walz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:37:55 A.M.	H.R. 1960	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, consisting of amendments printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 numbered 73, 146, 149, 150, 152, 153, 156, 157, 158, 161, 163, 166, 170, 171, and 172.
10:38:36 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon en bloc amendments #8.
10:57:29 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:58:11 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 123 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to strengthen and reform the Iraq and Afghanistan Special Immigration Visa programs, and expresses the sense of the House that these programs are of significant importance to the US mission, and should be extended and reformed before their expiration.
10:59:04 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 123.
11:08:16 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 123, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:08:27 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, numbered 137 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to prohibit the Defense Department from continuing to purchase equipment from the Russian arms dealer Rosoboron export unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that the firm is cooperating with a Defense Contract Audit Agency audit, not delivering S-300 missile defense batteries to Syria, and that no new contracts have been signed by the firm with Syria since January 1, 2013. Provides a national security waiver with a requirement that the Secretary justify the waiver in a report to Congress 30 days prior to the purchase of any equipment from Rosoboron export.
11:08:47 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment No. 137.
11:15:16 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:16:25 A.M.	H.R. 1960	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:44:16 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Turner amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 229).
11:53:53 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 230).
11:58:02 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 231).
12:02:02 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Nolan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 232).
12:06:28 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Larsen (WA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 233).
12:10:56 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 234).
12:11:15 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Coffman amendment (A023) Roll Call 235 – Recorded vote pending.

12:14:53 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Coffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 110 – 313 (Roll no. 235).
12:18:38 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Walorski amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 188 (Roll no. 236).
12:22:18 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Smith (WA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 249 (Roll no. 237).
12:25:24 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 – 274 (Roll no. 238).
12:28:58 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 278 (Roll no. 239).
12:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 232 (Roll no. 240).
12:35:58 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 – 3 (Roll no. 241).
12:39:32 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 423 – 0 (Roll no. 242).
12:39:43 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1960.
12:40:40 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:41:05 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:41:34 P.M.	H.R. 1960	Ms. Duckworth moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.
12:42:00 P.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duckworth motion to recommit with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to require that for any sexual assault or sex-related offense, the commander refers the charges to the staff judge advocate. If the victim chooses not to pursue the case through the commander, the victim can seek to refer the charges to the Office of the Chief Prosecutor of the armed force of which the accused is a member. Finally, the motion would require any armed force which does not currently have a Chief Prosecutor to appoint one.
12:48:52 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:55:51 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 243).
1:08:54 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 315 – 108 (Roll no. 244).
1:08:55 P.M.	H.R. 1960	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:08:59 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:09:06 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1960.
1:35:12 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 14, 2013, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, June 17, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:35:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

1:46:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:44:06 P.M.		Mr. Holding moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:44:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:24 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 17, 2013.