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the Senate CONGRESS 12/05 the House

12/05/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, December 9, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization to allow the Chairman and Ranking Member to provide a status update on the bill.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #327, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, post-cloture. There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time will be expired and there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Millett nomination.

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Last Floor Action:
2:49:45 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00
p.m. on December 9, 2013.

Last Floor Action:
9:15:37 A.M. -H.R. 3309
GENERAL DEBATE
– The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R.
3309.

9:00:22 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:31 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:51 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:04 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Daines demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Daines objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:36 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Fudge to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:54 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.
9:15:05 A.M.	H.R. 3309	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 429. H.R. 3309 — “To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes.”
9:15:07 A.M.	H.R. 3309	For H.R. 3309, resolution provides one hour of general debate; bill is considered read; specified amendments are in order; and one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. For H.R. 1105, resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 113-29 shall be considered as adopted; one hour of debate; makes in order an additional specified amendment; and one motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
9:15:29 A.M.	H.R. 3309	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 429 and Rule XVIII.
9:15:30 A.M.	H.R. 3309	The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
9:15:37 A.M.	H.R. 3309	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3309.
10:33:37 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to makes a few technical and clarifying changes. Specifically, under Section 3(d), it clarifies that the exception in paragraph one applies to biosimilars, it also adds an exception for actions seeking relief based on competitive harm, and ensures that the provision is not subject to reverse gamesmanship. Under Section 6(d) it makes clarifying changes that ensure that foreign courts cannot terminate licenses to US IP. Extends time required by the agencies to complete the various studies and reports required in the bill.
10:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte Part A amendment No. 1.
10:45:40 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:46:07 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Watt, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to bring the fee shifting provision in the underlying bill more closely aligned with the Equal Access to Justice Act. Allows a judge to consider dilatory or other abusive tactics by the prevailing party in determining whether to reduce or deny a fee award.
10:46:59 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt Part A amendment No. 2.
10:57:04 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Watt amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Watt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:58:07 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to require claimants to provide additional disclosure information in any pre-suit notification to establish a willful infringement claim.
10:58:13 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis Part A amendment No. 3.
11:09:52 A.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:10:10 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Massie, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to strike section 5, the “Customer-suit exception” provision.
11:10:20 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie Part A amendment No. 4.
11:21:34 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:21:58 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to expand covered customer definition to all small businesses so long as their annual revenue does not exceed $25 million.
11:22:01 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 5.
11:33:57 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:34:35 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to require the Director to conduct a study regarding the economic impact of the changes in current law resulting from Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the bill on the ability of individuals and small businesses owned by women, veterans, and minorities to assert, secure, and vindicate their constitutionally guaranteed exclusive right to their inventions and discoveries.
11:34:38 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 6.
11:40:52 A.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:41:06 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to strike 9(a) from the bill and reorder the remaining subsections of Section 9.
11:41:10 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher Part A amendment No. 7.
11:52:54 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:53:11 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to promote transparency in patent ownership; prote cts customers who are targeted in infringement suits; directs the PTO to develop educational resources for small businesses; instructs the PTO and others to prepare reports on several issues including the use of deceptive demand letters.
11:53:22 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part A Substitute amendment No. 8.
12:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers Substitute amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 3309	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.
12:43:20 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 341 – 73 (Roll no. 623).
12:47:39 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Watt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 213 (Roll no. 624).
12:51:50 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Massie amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 119 – 296 (Roll no. 625).
12:54:50 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 144 – 266 (Roll no. 626).
12:58:32 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 – 156 (Roll no. 627).
1:02:25 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 258 (Roll no. 628).
1:02:45 P.M.	H.R. 3309	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3309.
1:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 3309	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:03:17 P.M.	H.R. 3309	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.
1:13:21 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 325 – 91 (Roll no. 629).
1:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 3309	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:13:27 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
1:13:47 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:47 P.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.
1:46:16 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 5, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013, for Morning-Hour debate and at 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:46:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
1:55:09 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:49:31 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:49:44 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:45 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 9, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate S1243 CONGRESS the House HR2218 & HR1582

07/25/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, July 25, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the second 30 minutes.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
We will continue to work through amendments to the THUD Appropriations bill on Thursday.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 11:00am. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Senator Murray will continue to work through the amendments with Senator Collins.

We also hope to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General, today. Under the previous order, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or

Morning business has been extended until 11:30am. At 11:30am, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be up to 1 hour for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote on confirmation of the West nomination would occur at approximately 12:30pm.

12:27pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General;

Confirmed: 98-1

Senator Toomey moved to recommit S.1243 (THUD Appropriations bill) to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back with such changes as may be necessary such that total budget authority provided in the bill for fiscal year 2014 is not greater than $45,455,000,000. Senator Murray may move to table the Toomey motion at approximately 3:15pm.

3:17pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Murray motion to table the Toomey motion to recommit the bill.

Tabled: 56-42

The Toomey motion to commit was tabled 56-42. The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. We expect to resume consideration of the THUD bill shortly. Senator Paul would like to offer an amendment #1739 regarding aid to Egypt. Senators are discussing a path forward.

The Senate continues to be in a period of morning business and we will not resume consideration of the THUD appropriations bill today. The managers said they will be on the floor next week to continue to process amendments. We are working on a path forward to consider several nominations. Until we have an agreement from the Republican side we can’t announce no more votes for today.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General; Confirmed: 98-1

2) Murray motion to table the Toomey motion to recommit the bill; Tabled: 56-42

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.200, Designating July 26, 2013 as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day”.

Adopted S.Res.201, Designating the first Wednesday in September 2013 as “National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day”.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Senator Reid filed cloture on the following items in the following order:

– Executive Calendar #208, the nomination of James B. Comey, Jr., of Connecticut, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations,

– Executive Calendar #223, the nomination of Kent Yoshiho Hirozawa, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board,

– Executive Calendar #224, the nomination of Nancy Jean Schiffer, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board, and

– Executive Calendar #104, the nomination of Mark Gaston Pearce, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board.

If cloture is invoked on any of the nominations, there would be up to 8 hours of post-cloture debate time on each nomination. Upon disposition of each nomination, the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the next nomination in the order listed above.

The cloture vote on the Comey nomination will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, July 29.

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Last Floor Action:
9:18:00 A.M. -H.R. 2218
GENERAL DEBATE
– The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R.
2218.

9:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:06 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:18 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Gosar demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:51 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:07 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.
9:17:02 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 315. H.R. 2218 — “To amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment.”
9:17:07 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2218 and H.R. 1582.
9:17:38 A.M.	H.R. 2218	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 315 and Rule XVIII.
9:17:38 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:18:00 A.M.	H.R. 2218	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2218.

10:12:21 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to require States to update their certification documents with EPA and to include in those documents a State emergency action plan for responding to spills or leaks.
10:12:23 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly Part A Amendment No. 1.
10:17:26 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:17:47 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to ensure that state permit programs are protective of human health and the environment.
10:17:49 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman Part A Amendment No. 2.
10:27:43 A.M.	H.R. 2218	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman Part A Amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:28:48 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to require the EPA Administrator to find a State coal combustion residual permit program deficient if the implementation of the program threatens human health or the environment in any other State. Any State could request that the EPA Administrator review another state’s coal combustion residuals permit program for deficiency.
10:28:50 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko Part A Amendment No. 3.
10:36:34 A.M.	H.R. 2218	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko Part A Amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:37:02 A.M.	H.R. 2218	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoptopn of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
11:07:41 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 231 (Roll no. 415).
11:12:19 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 239 (Roll no. 416).
11:12:28 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2218.
11:13:11 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:13:23 A.M.	H.R. 2218	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.
11:14:45 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Ms. McCollum moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:15:00 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – The House proeeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion to seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that the implementing agency of any coal ash permit granted under the bill ensure that all wet disposal structures meet criteria for design, construction, operation, and maintenance sufficient to prevent contamination of groundwater and sources of drinking water, including the Great Lakes pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:23:27 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:31:27 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 417).
11:41:13 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 265 – 155 (Roll no. 418).
11:41:14 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:41:25 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:43:26 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1092.
11:45:22 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.
12:29:54 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on July 26. Agreed to without objection.
12:29:58 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 26, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 Noon on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:30:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:41:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:08:02 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:08:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:08:27 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 26, 2013.

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Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House debates&votes on highway bill – the Senate considers S.3240,Farm bill & Judicial nominees

06/08/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET June 11, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3240, the Farm bill, post-cloture. We continue to work on an agreement for amendments to the bill.
At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #607, the nomination of Andrew David Hurwitz, of AZ, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Hurwitz nomination.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 8, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 8, 2012
112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

Time	Bill	Floor Action
1:09:54 P.M. –		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 12, 2012.
1:09:53 P.M. –		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:09:23 P.M. –		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:24:22 P.M. –		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:10:00 P.M. –		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:09:58 P.M. –		Mr. Thompson (PA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 15, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
12:09:26 P.M. –		Mr. Thompson (PA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
12:09:25 P.M. –		Mr. Thompson (PA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 8, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
12:09:24 P.M. –	S. 3261	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:09:22 P.M. –	S. 3261	On passage Passed without objection.
12:08:17 P.M. –	S. 3261	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3261 — “To allow the Chief of the Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers.”
12:08:15 P.M. –	S. 3261	Mr. Thompson (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
12:07:41 P.M. –	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 82 – 323 (Roll no. 378).
12:01:31 P.M. –		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Broun motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:01:30 P.M. –	H.R. 5882	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:01:28 P.M. –	H.R. 5882	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 307 – 102 (Roll no. 377).
11:54:48 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 101 – 309 (Roll no. 376).
11:38:22 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:33:24 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to reduce funds available for the Members’ Representational Allowances, including Members’ clerk hire, official expenses, and official mail, by $3,099,244.
11:33:11 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	Ms. Pingree (ME) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
11:31:44 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:31:05 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:30:30 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5882.
11:30:12 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 261 (Roll no. 375).
11:26:05 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 229 (Roll no. 374).
11:22:27 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 204 – 203 (Roll no. 373).
11:18:31 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 – 189 (Roll no. 372).
11:13:38 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 – 193 (Roll no. 371).
10:46:46 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	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.
10:46:45 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded a recorded vote and the Chair post poned further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:35:36 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 679, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 7.
10:35:33 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-518 to prohibit funding for the purchase of paid online advertisements by Members, committees, and leadership offices.
10:34:57 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	On agreeing to the Harper amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:31:48 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 679, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harper amendment No. 6.
10:31:44 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	An amendment, offered by Mr. Harper, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-518 to limit the print copies of the U.S. Code for the House of Representatives to 50 copies.
10:30:28 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dan Lungren (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:20:04 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 679, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moran amendment No. 5.
10:20:01 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-518 to prohibit the use of polystyrene products in food service facilities in the House of Representatives.
10:19:39 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	POSPTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:08:22 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 679, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scalise amendment No. 4.
10:08:20 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-518 to reduce by $1,000,000 the amount provided for the Open World Leadership Center and directs that $1,000,000 to the Spending Reduction Account.
10:07:58 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:59:13 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 679, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 3.
9:59:11 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-518 to adjust funding for Congressional Printing and Binding under the GPO to address the availability of pocket versions of the United States Constitution for members of the House. Currently the House has no additional pocket constitutions for members to disburse to their constituents.
9:58:56 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	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. Honda demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:52:54 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 679, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 2.
9:52:51 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-518 to reduce funding for the Congressional Research Service by $878,000 (FY 2012 Level) and transfer $878,000 to the Spending Reduction Account.
9:49:00 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:41:14 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 679, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 1.
9:41:12 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-518 to reduce the budget for the Botanic Garden by $1,235,000 for Fiscal Year 2013, so that it is appropriated resources at 2009 levels.
9:15:52 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5882.
9:15:20 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:15:19 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 679 and Rule XVIII.
9:14:52 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 436 and H.R. 5882. General debate on H.R. 5882 will continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. Specified amendments to H.R. 5882 are in order.
9:14:47 A.M. –	H.R. 5882	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 679. H.R. 5882 — “Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
9:03:02 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.
9:02:15 A.M. –		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Barrow to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:11 A.M. –		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:07 A.M. –		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:57 A.M. –		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate back on 6/4

06/01/2012 Nativegrl77 1 Comment

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pm

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. There will be up to 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 Hillman nomination.
As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act on Thursday, May 24^th. That cloture vote will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, June 5^th

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^{–CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS}

^{LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 1, 2012}

^{112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION}

^{. -The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 5, 2012.2:35:39 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.2:35:27 P.M. -Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.1:15:54 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:14:37 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:13:13 P.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 1, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.12:43:20 P.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.12:39:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.12:39:10 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.12:38:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.12:38:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hahn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 139 – 245 (Roll no. 314).12:34:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 236 (Roll no. 313).12:31:24 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 200 (Roll no. 312).12:28:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 113 – 275 (Roll no. 311).12:24:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 – 245 (Roll no. 310).12:20:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hultgren amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 130 – 256 (Roll no. 309).12:17:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 237 (Roll no. 308).12:13:37 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 203 – 185 (Roll no. 307).12:10:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 – 177 (Roll no. 306).11:36:37 A.M. -H.R. 5325UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.11:35:32 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.11:33:12 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.11:33:10 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $335,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.11:32:15 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hahn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hahn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:25:55 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hahn amendment under the five-minute rule.11:25:53 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Hahn, to increase funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $50,000,000 and reduce funds for Fossil Energy Research and Development by $100,000,000.11:25:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chaffetz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:19:18 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.11:19:16 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, to reduce funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $74,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.11:18:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:07:44 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule.11:07:42 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to increase the the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $180,440,000 and reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities, National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by the same amount.11:06:16 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:00:11 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.11:00:08 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $1,450,960,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.10:59:52 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hultgren amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:52:25 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hultgren amendment under the five-minute rule.10:52:23 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Hultgren, to reduce the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $30 million and increase the Science Administrative and Facility Account for National Laboratories by the same amount.10:51:38 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:43:22 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.10:43:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur, to increase the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $10 million and reduce the Department of Energy Administrative Account by the same amount.10:40:54 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:57:14 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.9:57:12 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to strike section 110, which prohibits funds to be used to enforce a rule which pertains to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.9:55:46 A.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Broun (GA) amendment. Mr Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Broun (GA) amendment propose to change the level of new budget authority in the bill by increasing the spending reduction account by more than the amount transferred out of other accounts. The Chair sustained the point of order.9:46:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.9:46:17 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce various administrative and salary accounts by 3% and apply $27,036,730 to the spending reduction account.9:45:46 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Cleaver amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:41:43 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cleaver amendment under the five-minute rule.9:41:40 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Cleaver, to increase the Army Corps of Engineers, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Account by $3 million and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administrative Account for civil works programs by the same amount.9:40:04 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:36:41 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.9:36:39 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account by $1 million and increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance Account by $571,429.9:35:28 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:29:15 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment under the five-minute rule.9:29:11 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account for Flood Protection by $2 million and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administration Account for civil works programs by the same amount.9:28:25 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:18:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.9:18:42 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account for Louisiana Coastal Restoration by $10 million and reduce the Department of Energy Administration Account by the same amount.9:16:58 A.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:16:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”9:14:21 A.M. -Mr. Crenshaw filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5882.9:03:04 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.9:02:51 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:42 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:28 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:16 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.}

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate resumes S.1813 & 3yrs later nominations 2down 100 to go

03/06/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET March 6, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill. The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to the Reid amendment #1761 is 11:30am on Tuesday.
At approximately 12:00pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 to S.1813.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and conduct two roll call votes on confirmation of the following:

Calendar #439, Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of MO, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri and
Calendar #440, Thomas Owen Rice, of WA, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington.

At approximately 12:00pm today, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.

Additionally, there will be 2 roll call votes at approximately 2:15pm on confirmation of the following Executive Calendar items:

– Calendar #439, Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of MO, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri and

– Calendar #440, Thomas Owen Rice, of WA, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington.

12:21pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Not Invoked: 52-44

2:17pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of MO, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri; Confirmed: 95-2

2:43pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Thomas Owen Rice, of WA, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington; Confirmed: 93-4

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 to S.1813; Not Invoked: 52-44

2) Confirmation of the nomination of Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of MO, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri; Confirmed: 95-2

3) Confirmation of the nomination of Thomas Owen Rice, of WA, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington; Confirmed: 93-4

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.389, designating the first week of April 2012 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”.

Passed Calendar #253, S.1886, the Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011 with a Leahy-Grassley amendment by voice vote.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 6, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.3:45:48 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.3:45:12 P.M. -H.R. 2842Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2842 as unfinished business.3:44:57 P.M. -H.R. 2842On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.3:44:44 P.M. -H.R. 2842Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to rise.3:43:29 P.M. -H.R. 2842On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by voice vote.3:29:58 P.M. -H.R. 2842DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 570, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule.3:29:56 P.M. -H.R. 2842An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section to H.R. 2842 which states that section 2 of the bill and the amendments made by section 2 shall not take effect unless the Secretary finds that such section and amendments, if in effect, shall not result in a net loss of jobs.3:28:16 P.M. -H.R. 2842POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Napolitano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Napolitano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:17:13 P.M. -H.R. 2842DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 570, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Napolitano amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.3:17:10 P.M. -H.R. 2842An amendment, offered by Mrs. Napolitano, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the exemption for small conduit hydropower development from the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.3:16:47 P.M. -H.R. 2842On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:16:16 P.M. -H.R. 2842DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 570, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.3:16:13 P.M. -H.R. 2842An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to strike “2011” and insert “2012” in section 1.2:34:41 P.M. -H.R. 2842GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2842.2:34:30 P.M. -H.R. 2842The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:34:29 P.M. -H.R. 2842House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 570 and Rule XVIII.2:34:04 P.M. -H.R. 2842Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2842 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 read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.2:33:59 P.M. -H.R. 2842Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 570. H.R. 2842 — “To authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”2:33:35 P.M. -H. Res. 570Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:33:19 P.M. -H. Res. 570On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.2:33:17 P.M. -H. Res. 570On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 177 (Roll no. 97).2:14:04 P.M. -H. Res. 570Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 570 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”2:13:20 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question for H. Res. 570, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.2:13:19 P.M. -ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the passing of the gentleman from the State of New Jersey, Mr. Payne, the whole number of the House is 433.2:13:18 P.M. -H. Res. 571Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:13:09 P.M. -H. Res. 571On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.2:11:36 P.M. -H. Res. 571Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 571 — “Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, a Representative from the State of New Jersey.”2:08:08 P.M. -MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the life of Honorable Donald M. Payne, a Representative from the State of New Jersey.2:06:51 P.M. -H.R. 4105Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:06:49 P.M. -H.R. 4105On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 – 39 (Roll no. 96).1:38:09 P.M. -H.R. 4105Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4105 — “To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.”1:37:32 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.1:37:31 P.M. -H. Res. 570POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 570, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.1:08:00 P.M. -H. Res. 570DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 570.1:05:59 P.M. -H. Res. 570Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 570 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”1:04:39 P.M. -H.R. 4105At 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.12:32:40 P.M. -H.R. 4105DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4105.12:32:38 P.M. -H.R. 4105Considered under suspension of the rules.12:32:24 P.M. -H.R. 4105Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4105 — “To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.”12:31:36 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.12:03:13 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.12:03:04 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:03:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:02 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:59 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 6.11:01:25 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:01:04 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.10:00:27 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn Jenkins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:10 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.