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The House convened, starting a new legislative day. |
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. |
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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. |
| 12:28:54 P.M. |
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31. |
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Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. |
| 2:01:52 P.M. |
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. |
| 2:01:56 P.M. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. |
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches. |
| 2:12:00 P.M. |
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The House received a communication from John L. Mica, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Mica notified the House that on July 26, 2012, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize 12 lease prospectuses included in the General Services Administration’s FY2011 and FY2012 Capital Investment and Leasing Programs and one resolution to authorize the exercise of a purchase option on currently leased space for $14 million below fair market value. The Committee adopted the resolutions on July 26, 2012. |
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today. |
| 3:30:39 P.M. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31. |
| 3:30:46 P.M. |
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. |
| 3:30:58 P.M. |
S. 679 |
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 679 — “To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.” |
| 3:31:13 P.M. |
S. 679 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 3:31:15 P.M. |
S. 679 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 679. |
| 3:45:49 P.M. |
S. 679 |
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. |
| 3:46:16 P.M. |
H.R. 4365 |
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4365 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies.” |
| 3:46:32 P.M. |
H.R. 4365 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 3:46:33 P.M. |
H.R. 4365 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4365. |
| 3:52:19 P.M. |
H.R. 4365 |
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. |
| 3:53:06 P.M. |
S. 300 |
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 300 — “To prevent abuse of Government charge cards.” |
| 3:53:23 P.M. |
S. 300 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 3:53:26 P.M. |
S. 300 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 300. |
| 3:59:25 P.M. |
S. 300 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Maloney objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 3:59:53 P.M. |
H.R. 828 |
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 828 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.” |
| 4:00:08 P.M. |
H.R. 828 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 4:00:10 P.M. |
H.R. 828 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 828. |
| 4:11:23 P.M. |
H.R. 828 |
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. |
| 4:12:19 P.M. |
H.R. 1627 |
Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. |
| 4:13:17 P.M. |
H.R. 1627 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on concurring in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1627. |
| 4:49:24 P.M. |
H.R. 1627 |
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 4:49:25 P.M. |
H.R. 1627 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 4:49:48 P.M. |
H.R. 4073 |
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4073 — “To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest in El Paso County, Colorado, originally granted to the Mt. Manitou Park and Incline Railway Company pursuant to the Act of March 3, 1875.” |
| 4:50:03 P.M. |
H.R. 4073 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 4:50:06 P.M. |
H.R. 4073 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4073. |
| 4:53:07 P.M. |
H.R. 4073 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 4:54:40 P.M. |
H.R. 3641 |
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3641 — “To establish Pinnacles National Park in the State of California as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.” |
| 4:54:56 P.M. |
H.R. 3641 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 4:54:58 P.M. |
H.R. 3641 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3641. |
| 5:03:58 P.M. |
H.R. 3641 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 5:04:03 P.M. |
H.R. 3641 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 5:04:21 P.M. |
H.R. 3706 |
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3706 — “To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.” |
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H.R. 3706 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 5:04:37 P.M. |
H.R. 3706 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3706. |
| 5:12:54 P.M. |
H.R. 3706 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 5:13:20 P.M. |
S. 270 |
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 270 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Deschutes County, Oregon.” |
| 5:13:33 P.M. |
S. 270 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 5:13:37 P.M. |
S. 270 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 270. |
| 5:18:49 P.M. |
S. 270 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 5:19:15 P.M. |
S. 271 |
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 271 — “To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, and for other purposes.” |
| 5:19:35 P.M. |
S. 271 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 5:19:36 P.M. |
S. 271 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 271. |
| 5:24:57 P.M. |
S. 271 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice reporting the issuance of an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 regarding comprehensive trade and financial sanctions on Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-128). |
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The House is in recess for a period of less than 15 minutes. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31. |
| 5:46:08 P.M. |
H.R. 3803 |
Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3803 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.” |
| 5:46:28 P.M. |
H.R. 3803 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 5:46:30 P.M. |
H.R. 3803 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3803. |
| 6:37:08 P.M. |
H.R. 3803 |
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. |
| 6:38:00 P.M. |
S. 679 |
Considered as unfinished business. S. 679 — “To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.” |
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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. |
| 7:07:35 P.M. |
S. 679 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 – 116 (Roll no. 537). |
| 7:07:36 P.M. |
S. 679 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 7:08:03 P.M. |
H.R. 828 |
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 828 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.” |
| 7:14:27 P.M. |
H.R. 828 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 – 114 (Roll no. 538). |
| 7:14:28 P.M. |
H.R. 828 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 7:14:45 P.M. |
H.R. 3803 |
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3803 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.” |
| 7:21:43 P.M. |
H.R. 3803 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 – 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539). |
| 7:24:00 P.M. |
H.R. 3796 |
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3796 — “To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.” |
| 7:24:27 P.M. |
H.R. 3796 |
<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 7:24:28 P.M. |
H.R. 3796 |
<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3796. |
| 7:36:11 P.M. |
H.R. 3796 |
<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 7:36:46 P.M. |
H.R. 1950 |
<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1950 — “To enact title 54, United States Code, “National Park System”, as positive law.” |
| 7:37:16 P.M. |
H.R. 1950 |
<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 7:37:17 P.M. |
H.R. 1950 |
<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1950. |
| 7:41:10 P.M. |
H.R. 1950 |
<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 7:42:14 P.M. |
H.R. 3120 |
<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3120 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa, and for other purposes.” |
| 7:42:36 P.M. |
H.R. 3120 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 7:42:40 P.M. |
H.R. 3120 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3120. |
| 7:47:55 P.M. |
H.R. 3120 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 7:48:30 P.M. |
H.R. 6029 |
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6029 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for increased penalties for foreign and economic espionage, and for other purposes.” |
| 7:48:44 P.M. |
H.R. 6029 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 7:48:46 P.M. |
H.R. 6029 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6029. |
| 7:57:42 P.M. |
H.R. 6029 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 7:58:26 P.M. |
H.R. 6063 |
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6063 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to child pornography and child exploitation offenses.” |
| 7:58:39 P.M. |
H.R. 6063 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 7:58:41 P.M. |
H.R. 6063 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6063. |
| 8:15:17 P.M. |
H.R. 6063 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 8:15:59 P.M. |
H.R. 4362 |
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4362 — “To provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and for other purposes.” |
| 8:16:08 P.M. |
H.R. 4362 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 8:16:10 P.M. |
H.R. 4362 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4362. |
| 8:32:27 P.M. |
H.R. 4362 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 8:33:24 P.M. |
H.R. 6062 |
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6062 — “To reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through fiscal year 2017.” |
| 8:33:33 P.M. |
H.R. 6062 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 8:33:35 P.M. |
H.R. 6062 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062. |
| 8:43:11 P.M. |
H.R. 6062 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 8:43:47 P.M. |
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Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 747. |
| 8:44:49 P.M. |
H.R. 1550 |
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1550 — “To establish programs in the Department of Justice and in the Department of Homeland Security to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime, and for other purposes.” |
| 8:44:59 P.M. |
H.R. 1550 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 8:45:01 P.M. |
H.R. 1550 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1550. |
| 9:02:18 P.M. |
H.R. 1550 |
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. |
| 9:03:34 P.M. |
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. |
| 9:47:00 P.M. |
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Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the House do now adjourn. |
| 9:47:08 P.M. |
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 9:47:13 P.M. |
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2012. |
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