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Congress on 3/10/2011 – the Republican led House:trying to eliminate FHA prg – the Senate


CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 10, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

4:40 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

H.R. 830:

to rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program

4:36 P.M. –

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. 830.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 171 (Roll no. 171).

4:30 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 243 (Roll no. 170).

4:12 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

4:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which provide a continuation of the provisions of the program for senior homeowners.

4:02 P.M. –

Mr. Deutch moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.

4:00 P.M. –

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.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 830.

3:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Waters amendment as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 278 – 147 (Roll no. 169).

3:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Lynch amendment Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 243 (Roll no. 168).

3:28 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

3:27 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the Waters amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 6, as modified, under the five-minute rule.

3:20 P.M. –

Waters amendment modified by unanimous consent.

3:19 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section requiring the Secretary to post a statement prominently on the web which explains that the FHA Short Refinance Program has been terminated and includes a contact for borrowers who are uncertain as to how to proceed.

3:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

3:02 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section regarding treatment of bonuses for finacial sector employees.

2:55 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Holt amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment number 8 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section detailing modifications of real property standard deduction.

2:45 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Inslee amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 14 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section directing the Attorney General to pursue criminal prosecution of those who have failed to comply with State laws relating to foreclosure of mortgages on residential real property.

2:41 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Sanchez, Loretta amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment had the effect of increasing mandatory spending over a specified period of time and violated clause 10 of rule 21. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment in the nature of a substitute number 15 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta.

An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a complete new text detailing use of funding for an FHA Refinancing Program.

2:35 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Waters amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of Rule XVI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 5 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to direct the Housing and Urban Development Department, in consultation with the Treasury Department, to conduct a study on the negative impacts of underwater mortgage loans on the housing market and economy of the United States and to report on the findings.

2:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

2:23 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Inslee amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 12 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to modify the bill’s required study by the Housing and Urban Development Department on the FHA Refinance Program’s use by, and effects on, certain homeowners to include a study on the need and appropriate guidelines for a replacement mortgage insurance program.

On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Paulsen amendment number 4 under the five minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to include military servicemembers and veterans who have service-connected injuries, as well as survivors and dependents of such individuals, in a study on use of the FHA Refinance program.

2:14 P.M. –

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

2:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment number 3 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Lynch.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to strike language in the bill terminating the Mortgagee Letter 2010-23, which provided guidance for the FHA Refinance Program. The amendment also strikes language which prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from issuing any regulation, order, or notice that is based on or substantially similar to such Mortgagee Letter.

1:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

1:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment number 11 under the five minute rule.

1:55 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to require any unexpected balances for the FHA Refinance Program that are rescinded and canceled under the bill to be retained in the general fund of the Treasury for reducing the debt of the federal government.

1:40 P.M. –

Mr. Bachus raised a point of order against the Maloney amendment Mr. Bachus stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of Rule XVI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

1:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Maloney amendment number 9 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which lists the number of underwater mortgages in 43 states and the District of Columbia.

12:26 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 830.

12:25 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 150 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 830 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 Financial Services now printed in the bill.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 150.

12:03 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.

12:02 P.M. –

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

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

12:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Raymond Bowman, Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 10.

10:51 A.M. –

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

10:01 A.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert E. Latta to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Convenes: 10:00am

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 2:15pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 10:30am, Senator Moran will deliver his maiden speech to the Senate.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive session to consider the nomination of Max Oliver, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. There will be up to 15 minutes for debate on the nomination prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Senators should expect the vote on confirmation of the Oliver nomination to begin around 2:30pm.

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

There will be no further roll call votes during Thursday’s session of the Senate.

The Senate reached an agreement to consider Executive calendar #10, the nomination of James Boasberg, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia, at 4:30pm on Monday, March 14.

Under the agreement, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Senators should the vote on confirmation to begin at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, March 14.

Today we were unable to reach an agreement to begin consideration of the Small Business Committee’s bill, S.493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.

As a result, Senator Reid moved to proceed to the bill and filed cloture on the motion.

The cloture vote will occur Monday evening. There will be 2 votes at 5:30pm on Monday. The first vote will be on confirmation of James Boasberg (DC District Judge) and the second vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.

Votes:

38: Confirmation of Max Oliver, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina;

Confirmed: 96-0

Unanimous Consent:

Confirmed Timothy J. Feighery, of New York, to be Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the US.

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What’s going on in Congress -the Republican led House:eliminated FHA prg (debating&voting) -the Senate dealing with budgets both were voted down


The Senate Convenes at 9:30amET March 9,2011

Morning business until 10:40am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each equally divided and controlled with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

At 10:40am, the Senate will recess until 12:00pm for a Joint Meeting of Congress with the Honorable Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia.

At 12pm, the Senate will proceed to H.R.1, the House-passed funding bill with 3 hours of debate equally divided between the two leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, at approximately 3pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 roll call votes:

– Passage of H.R.1 (60-vote threshold)

– Adoption of the Inouye amendment #149, the Democratic alternative to H.R.1 (60-vote threshold)

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

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

Votes:

36: Passage of H.R.1 (60-vote threshold)

Not Passed: 44-56

37: Adoption of the Inouye amendment #149: , the Democratic alternative to H.R.1 (60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed To: 42-58

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted S.Res.63 is a resolution designating the first week of April 2011 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”.

Adopted S.Res.97, a resolution affirming the importance of exercise and physical activity as key components of a healthy lifestyle, including in combating obesity, reducing chronic disease, and lowering health care costs.

 

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 9, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

2:43 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:36 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

2:35 P.M. –

The House received a communication from John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker notified the House that he has appointed the Honorable Jerry Lewis, the Honorable Fred Upton, the Honorable Andy Harris, and the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through the remainder of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: Mr. Hinchey, Mrs. Maloney, Ms. Sanchez Loretta of and Mr. Cummings.

2:34 P.M. –

On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 326 – 91, 1 Present (Roll no. 167).

2:26 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair annouced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed earlier in the legislative day.

H. Res. 150:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 830) to rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program

2:25 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 180 (Roll no. 166).

2:18 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 186 (Roll no. 165).

1:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 150.

1:16 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 151:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 836) to rescind the unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and to terminate the program

1:15 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 151.

12:25 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:04 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Mr. Hensarling asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 155:

electing a Member to a Standing Committee of the House of Representatives

12:03 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 9.

11:42 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved and that the House would recess subject to the call of the Chair.

10:50 A.M. –

JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by the Honorable Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 9.

10:04 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House would recess and would reconvene in a Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving the Honorable Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:03 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 23.

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

10:02 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. Womack 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. Womack 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 Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

10:01 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress:the Senate & the Republican led House are both back in Session@2pm 2/28/2011


 The Senate re-Convenes at 2pmET 2/28/2011

Following the prayer and pledge, Senator Isakson will deliver Washington’s Farewell Address.

Following the address, there will be a period of morning business until 3:30pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 3:30pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.23, the Patent Reform Act of 2011.

The following amendments are pending to S.23:

– Leahy amendment #114 (Title amendment)

– Vitter amendment #112 (Debt Limit)

– Bennet amendment #116 (small business fast track)

– Bennet amendment #117 (regional PTO offices)

– Lee amendment #115 (to express the sense of the Senate in support of a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution)

At 4:30pm, the Senate will turn to Executive session to consider the following nominations:

– Amy Totenberg, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and

– Steve C. Jones, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

The time until 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled in the usual form. At 5:30pm, senators should expect a voice vote on the Tottenberg nomination and a roll call vote on the Jones nomination.

The Senate is in a period of morning business.

This evening, Senator Reid moved to proceed to a house vehicle for a short term continuing resolution (HR359) and filed cloture on the motion. If necessary, this cloture vote would occur on Wednesday morning.

Votes:

26: Confirmation of Steve C. Jones, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; Confirmed: 90-0

Unanimous Consent:

Confirmed Amy Totenberg, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, by

Adopted S.Res.78, relative to the death of former U.S. Senator James McClure.

Adopted S.Res.8, Women in the US Armed Forces

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION



8:11 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 1, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mrs. Christensen moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:23 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:11 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:10 P.M. –

Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting The Honorable Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 368:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes

7:09 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 – 4 (Roll no. 150).

7:03 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 347:

to correct and simplify the drafting of section 1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United States Code

7:02 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 3 (Roll no. 149).

6:55 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 394:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 0 (Roll no. 148).

6:33 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:32 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 P.M. –

Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 115.

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announces to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from California, Ms. Harman, the whole number of the House is 433.

The House received a communication from Representative Harman wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 6:30 p.m. on February 28, 2011.

6:30 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 28.

2:45 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 347:

to correct and simplify the drafting of section 1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United States Code

2:44 P.M. –

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.

2:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 347.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 368:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes

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.

2:28 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 368.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 386:

to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes

2:27 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 386.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 394:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes

2:18 P.M. –

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.

2:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 394.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

2:13 P.M. –

The House received a communication from Daniel J. Strodel, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Strodel notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by a grand jury in the County of New York and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

2:03 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:02 P.M. –

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

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

2:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, Washington Theological Union, Washington, DC.

2:00 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert E. Latta to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Senate -the Republican led House


the Senate Convenes at 10:00amET February 16, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 11:00am with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each and the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 11:00am, the Senate will resume consideration of S.223, the FAA Authorization bill. As a reminder, cloture was filed on Inhofe amendment #7, as modified (slots), and S.223, FAA Authorization.

There is a 1pm filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.223, FAA Authorization.

The following amendments are pending to S.223:

– Wyden #27 (increase test sites for unmanned aerial vehicles)

– Inhofe amendment #7 (flight time limitations/rest requirements), as modified (slots)

– Ensign amendment #32 (military remotely piloted aerial systems)

– McCain amendment #4 (Essential Air Service)

– Leahy amendment #50 (liability protection for volunteer pilots)

– Reid amendment #54 (noise buffering)

– Udall (NM) #49 (Dona Ana County airport), as modified

– Udall (NM) #51 (Advanced Imaging Technology), as modified

– Paul amendment #18 (Memorandum of understanding re: OSHA)

– Hutchison amendment #93 to Inhofe amendment #7, as further modified (Slots)

There will be no roll call votes Wednesday evening.

Unanimous Consent:

– Baucus amendment #75, as further modified (Finance title)

Adopted S.Con.Res.6, a concurrent resolution commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 102nd anniversary.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 16, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:43 A.M. –

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 17, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.

3:42 A.M. –

Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 17 (Legislative day of Wednesday, February 16), it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

3:41 A.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.

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

Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the Committee rise.

3:40 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:30 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 68 printed in the Congressional Record to create an exception for TIFIA projects within ARRA reductions.

3:25 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:12 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment numbered 43 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million.

3:11 A.M. –

Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Nadler amendment Mr. Latham stated that the amendment proposes a net gain in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:03 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:02 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Nadler.

An amendment numbered 511 printed in the Congressional Record to add back all transportation funding.

2:45 A.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Franks (AZ) amendment was withdrawn.

2:40 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Franks (AZ).

An amendment numbered 481 printed in the Congressional Record to add language to Egypt on fulfilling the Egypt-Israel Treaty.

2:37 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:25 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heller amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:24 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Heller.

An amendment numbered 29 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce several multilateral accounts.

2:23 A.M. –

On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:21 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:20 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. McClintock.

An amendment numbered 291 printed in the Congressional Record eliminate debt restructuring, and increases Spending Reduction Account.

2:17 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Canseco amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Canseco demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:09 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Canseco amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Canseco.

An amendment numbered 248 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the East-West Center, and increases Spending Reduction Account.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Weiner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cravaack demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:36 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Weiner.

An amendment numbered 100 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce USIP by $42,676,000, and increases Spending Reduction Account.

1:19 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Whitfield amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

1:07 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Whitfield amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Whitfield.

An amendment numbered 108 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for greening of the Capitol by $1.5 million and to increase the reduction in legislative expenses by a similar amount.

12:57 A.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:45 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment numbered 221 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section regarding rules related to additional weeks of first-tier emergency unemployment compensation.

12:29 A.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes an increase in net budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:24 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 1846 which provides a limitation on Administrative Expenses for the Social Security Administration.

12:21 A.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:16 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 1844 which provides a limitation on Administrative Expenses for the Social Security Administration.

12:15 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes 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 a time to be announced.

12:01 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Price (GA).

An amendment numbered 410 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate funding for the National Labor Relations Board.

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

11:43 P.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Blumenauer amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a limitation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

11:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Blumenauer.

An amendment numbered 436 printed in the Congressional Record to provide funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

11:29 P.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

11:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 239 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding levels for Pell grants without benefit of offsets.

11:18 P.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Chu amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

11:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chu amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Chu.

An amendment numbered 490 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding level in the bill for Pell Grants without benefit of offsets.

11:12 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes 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.

11:05 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (AK) amendment under the five-minute rule.

11:04 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Young (AK).

An amendment numbered 532 printed in the Congressional Record to restore the education funding authority for Alaskan and Hawaiian Native Americans.

10:56 P.M. –

The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

10:55 P.M. –

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

10:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McMorris Rogers amendment under the five-minute rule.

10:40 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mrs. McMorris Rodgers.

An amendment numbered 276 printed in the Congressional Record to increase IDEA state grants to FY 2010 levels and reduce school improvement grants and teacher quality grants by necessary amounts to fully offset outlays.

10:39 P.M. –

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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake 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 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment number 457 under the five-minute rule.

10:07 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 457 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Children and Families Services Program, and the Community Service Block Grant, each, by $100,000,000.

9:48 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Barletta amendment was withdrawn.

9:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barletta amendment number 111 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

9:44 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Barletta.

An amendment numbered 111 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $42,676,000.

8:52 P.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Markey amendment stating that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey (MA) amendment number 160 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Markey.

An amendment numbered 160 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding by $390,328,000.

8:47 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (NH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes 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.

8:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass (NH) amendment number 565 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Bass (NH).

An amendment numbered 565 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.

8:30 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment number 381 under the five-minute rule.

8:20 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.

An amendment numbered 381 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Presidio Trust, Presido Trust Fund by $15,000,000.

8:19 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Canseco amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Canseco demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Canseco amendment number 249 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Canseco.

An amendment numbered numbered 249 printed in the congressional record to reduce the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs funding by $4,500,000.

8:09 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment number 196 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Walberg.

An amendment numbered 196 in the Congressional Record to reduce funding forthe National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Grants and Administration and increases the spending reduction account.

7:49 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced

7:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 85 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pompeo.

An amendment numbered 85 in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, State and Private Forestry and increases the spending reduction account.

7:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.

7:18 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Reed amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 203 (Roll no. 65).

7:14 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 185 (Roll no. 64).

7:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 230 (Roll no. 63).

7:06 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Moran amendment Failed by recorded vote: 73 – 352, 2 Present (Roll no. 62).

7:02 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Lummis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 213 – 216 (Roll no. 61).

6:37 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

6:35 P.M. –

Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Braley (IA) amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Braley(IA) amendment number 521 under the five-minute rule. Pending a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Braley (IA).

An amendment numbered 521 printed in the Congressional Record to add language stating that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall not be prohibited from implementing or enforcing section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act.

6:11 P.M. –

Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to amend portionof the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:04 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Simpson reserved a point of order against the Edwards(MD) amendment numbered 415 printed in the Congressional Record.

6:03 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Edwards.

An amendment numbered 415 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Protection Agency account by $200,000,00 and increase the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grant by $2,816,446,000.

6:02 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment number 379 under the five-minute rule.

5:58 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.

An amendment numbered 379 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $10,000,000 the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants account.

5:56 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 84 under the five-minute rule.

5:49 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Pompeo.

An amendment numbered 84 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Programs and Management account by $8,458,000.

5:44 P.M. –

Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Hall amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:40 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Simpson reserved a point of order against the Hall(TX) amendment numbered 407 printed in the Congressional Record.

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hall(TX) amendment number 407 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hall.

An amendment numbered 407 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new section pertaining to non-mercury hazardous air pollunants.

5:39 P.M. –

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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment number 376 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 376 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $64,100,000 the Environmental Protection Agency, Science and Technology account.

5:17 P.M. –

Mr. Moran raised a point of order against the Lummis amendment Mr. Moran stated that the amendment seeks to change exisitng law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:13 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Moran reserved a point of order against the Lummis amendment numbered 194 printed in the Congressional Record.

5:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment number 194 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment numbered 194 printed in the Congressional Record to change the date for the final rule published by the Secretary of the Interior with respect to status endangered status of wolves.

5:10 P.M. –

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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment number 338 under the five-minute rule.

4:54 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Moran.

An amendment numbered 338 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, North American Wetlands Conservation Fund by $50,000,000 and reduces the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants by $50,000,000.

4:53 P.M. –

On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment number 295 under the five-minute rule.

4:47 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. McClintock.

An amendment numbered 295 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $7,537,000 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service , Resource Management.

4:20 P.M. –

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

4:04 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Moran reserved a point of order against the Lummis amendment numbered 193 printed in the Congressional Record. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.

4:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment number 193 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment numbered 193 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $2,750,000 the Bureau of Land Management, Land Acquisition and reducing the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition by $15,055,000.

3:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.

3:12 P.M. –

Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Pearce amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the provisions of the amendment seek to propose a new limitation on transfer of funds. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:11 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Simpson reserved a point of order against the Pearce amendment numbered 556 printed in the Congressional Record.

3:08 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Pearce.

An amendment numbered 556 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the “Department of the Interior, Construction and Land Acquisition” by $239,045,000 and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.

3:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Burton (IN) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burton amendment number 30 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Burton (IN).

An amendment numbered 30 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the “Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Management of Lands and Resources” by $2 million and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.

2:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.

2:41 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Pascrell amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 318 – 113 (Roll no. 60).

2:37 P.M. –

On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Failed by recorded vote: 130 – 301 (Roll no. 59).

2:33 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Latta amendment Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 293 (Roll no. 58).

2:30 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote: 208 – 223 (Roll no. 57).

2:27 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Inslee amendment Failed by recorded vote: 159 – 273 (Roll no. 56).

2:23 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Biggert amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 262 (Roll no. 55).

2:20 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Duncan (SC) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 259 (Roll no. 54).

2:17 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Weiner amendment as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 203 (Roll no. 53).

2:12 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Latta amendment Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 247 (Roll no. 52).

2:09 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 262 – 169 (Roll no. 51).

2:06 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Michaud amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 305 – 127 (Roll no. 50).

2:01 P.M. –

On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Failed by recorded vote: 136 – 296 (Roll no. 49).

1:57 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Holt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 133 – 299 (Roll no. 48).

1:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Jones amendment Failed by recorded vote: 135 – 294 (Roll no. 47).

1:48 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Rooney amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 198, 1 Present (Roll no. 46).

1:30 P.M. –

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.

1:29 P.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

THE BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the THE BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY: Mr. Shimkus.

H. Res. 93:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 514) to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011

1:28 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 – 176 (Roll no. 45).

1:01 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 93.

Considered as privileged matter.

12:04 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to five per side of the aisle.

12:02 P.M. –

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

12:01 P.M. –

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

12:00 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Bill Shuler, Capital Life Church, Washington DC.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 16.

11:25 A.M. –

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

10:01 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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Alan Nunnelee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET February 15, 2011

Senate extends the PatriotAct 3months -May 2011 86-12 go to: www.senate.gov and find out how your rep. voted

Morning business until 11am with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each therein, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees.

At 11am, the Senate will resume consideration of S.223, FAA Authorization bill.

The following amendments are pending to S.223:

– Blunt amendment #5 (private screening company)

– Wyden #27 (increase test sites for unmanned aerial vehicles)

– Inhofe amendment #7 (flight time limitations/rest requirements), as modified (slots)

– Ensign amendment #32 (military remotely piloted aerial systems)

– McCain amendment #4 (Essential Air Service)

– Leahy amendment #50 (liability protection for volunteer pilots)

– Reid amendment #54 (noise buffering)

– Reid #55 (Convey federal land to Mesquite, NV)

– Udall (NM) #49 (Dona Ana County airport), as modified

– Udall (NM) #51 (Advanced Imaging Technology), as modified

– Paul amendment #18 (Memorandum of understanding re: OSHA)

– Baucus amendment #75, as further modified (Finance title)

– Hutchison amendment #93 to Inhofe amendment #7, as modified (Slots)

At 11:40am, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of the Nelson (NE) amendment #58 (criminal penalty for distribution of body scan images) and a Nelson (NE) 2nd degree amendment #85 will be agreed to. There will then be 20 minutes for debate followed by a roll call vote in relation to the Nelson (NE) amendment #58, as amended (60-vote threshold).

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus luncheons.

At 2:15pm, there will be 20 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Rockefeller and Wicker prior to a roll call vote in relation to the Wicker amendment #14, as modified (TSA collective bargaining) (60-vote threshold).

The Senate has entered into an agreement to limit debate on the Paul amendment #21 (FY ‘08 authorization levels). There will now be up to 100 minutes for debate equally divided between Senators Paul and Rockefeller, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a vote in relation to the amendment. We expect this vote to be a tabling motion. No amendments are in order to the amendment prior to the vote.

As a result, senators should expect a roll call vote to begin at approximately 4:55pm in relation to the Paul amendment #21 (FY ‘08 authorization levels).

Following the vote on the Paul amendment, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.514, PATRIOT Act/FISA extension. The Reid-McConnell substitute amendment will be agreed to by unanimous consent (the amendment extends the PATRIOT Act and FISA provisions through May 27, 2011). No further amendments or motions are in order prior to the vote. There will then be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to a roll call vote on passage of H.R.514, as amended.

This evening, Senator Inhofe called for the regular order with respect to his amendment #7 and modified his amendment (Slots). Senator Hutchison then second degreed the Inhofe amendment with similar language relating to slots (Hutchison #93).

Senator Hutchison then filed cloture on the Inhofe amendment #7, as modified (Slots).

Prior to this, by consent Senator Udall (NM) modified his pending amendments #49 and 51 with technical changes.

There will be no further roll call votes during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.

Votes:

16: Nelson (NE) amendment #58, as amended by Nelson (NE) #85, as modified (criminal penalties for distribution of airport screening x-rays);

Agreed To: 98-0

17: Wicker amendment #14: , as modified (TSA collective bargaining);

Not Agreed To: 47-51

18: Reid motion to table the Paul amendment #21: (FY ’08 levels)

Tabled: 51-47

19: Passage of H.R.514, as amended (PATRIOT Act/FISA extension through May 27, 2011);

Passed: 86-12

Unanimous Consent:

Agreed to Blunt amendment #5, as modified (private screening company)

Agreed to Reid #55 (Convey federal land to Mesquite, NV)

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 CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 15, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

1:13 A.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 16, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

1:12 A.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.

1:11 A.M. –

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

Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the Committee rise.

1:10 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pascrell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

12:52 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pascrell amendment numbered 223 under the five-minute rule.

12:51 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Pascrell.

An amendment numbered 223 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for Firefighter Assistance Grants by $510 million offset by a reduction in funding for the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology R&D by the same amount.

12:47 A.M. –

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 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 a time to be announced.

12:40 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeFazio amendment numbered 98 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio.

An amendment numbered 98 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the funding for the Selective Service System ($24.032 million) and to apply the savings to the deficit.

12:33 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Latta amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Latta demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

12:29 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Latta amendment numbered 259 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Latta.

An amendment numbered 259 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $70 million.

12:28 A.M. –

POSTPONED 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 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.

12:23 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment numbered 4 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the prohibition on Weatherization and State Energy Program Funding.

12:22 A.M. –

On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Failed by voice vote.

12:17 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment numbered 315 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. McClintock.

An amendment numbered 315 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the funding for Solar R&D within EERE ($247 million) and to apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.

12:16 A.M. –

On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment numbered 297 under the five minute rule.

12:15 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. McClintock.

An amendment numbered 297 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds used for the Klamath Dam Removal and Sedimentation Study being conducted by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Fish and Wildlife Service by $1.897 million and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.

12:12 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Inslee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Inslee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

12:04 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 395 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment numbered 395 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding for the ARPA-E account by $20 million offset by a reduction in the Fossil Energy account of $20 million.

12:03 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Biggert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Biggert amendment No. 192 under the five-minute rule.

11:51 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mrs. Biggert.

An amendment numbered 192 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the ARPA-E account by $50 million and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.

11:43 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Duncan (SC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Duncan (SC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Duncan (SC) amendment No. 110 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Duncan (SC).

An amendment numbered 110 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount for the Legal Services Corporation by $324 million.

11:24 P.M. –

Mr. Wolf raised a point of order against the Cohen amendment Mr. Wolf stated that the provisions of the amendment seek to propose a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

11:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment number 173 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

11:08 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

An amendment numbered 173 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Legal Services Corporation by $70 million.

11:03 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Olson amendment was withdrawn.

10:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Olson amendment number 78 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Olson.

An amendment numbered 78 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease/increase the amount available for NASA Space Operations by $517 million.

10:51 P.M. –

POSTPONED CONSIDERATION – At the conclusion of debate on the Weiner amendment, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Weiner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment number 125, as modified under the five-minute rule.

10:25 P.M. –

Weiner amendment modified by unanimous consent. The modication makes a technical correction.

Amendment offered by Mr. Weiner.

An amendment numbered 125 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services by $298,000,000 and reducing the NASA by $298,000,000.

10:24 P.M. –

Mr. Wolf raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Mr. Wolf stated that the amendment seeks to increase net Budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.

10:16 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Wolf reserved a point of order againist the Jackson Lee amendment numbered 240 printed in the Congressional Record.

10:15 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 240 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the section that reduces the fund for the Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Service by $290,500,000.

10:14 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Holt amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:11 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect $20 million in funding for the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance.

10:09 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Latta amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Latta demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:05 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Latta amendment number 260 under the five-minute rule.

10:04 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Latta.

An amendment numbered 260 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds in the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Construction of Research Facilities by $10,000,000.

9:59 P.M. –

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 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.

9:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Flake amendment number 368 under the five-minute rule.

9:54 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 368 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds to the Department of Justice, General Administration, National Drug Intelligence Center by $34,023,000.

9:51 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Michaud amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Michaud demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Michaud amendment number 153 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Michaud.

An amendment numbered 153 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the the Census by $80 million and increasing EDA by $80 million.

9:41 P.M. –

Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Connolly (VA) amendment Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment seeks to transfer funds between the subcommittees. The Chair sustained the point of order.

9:36 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Kingston reserved a point of order againist the Connolly (VA) amendment numbered 93 printed in the Congressional Record.

9:35 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment numbered 93 printed in the Congresssional Record to reduce funds for the Agricultural Programs, Food Safety and Inspection Service by $200,000,000.

9:33 P.M. –

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 the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Defazio amendment number 97 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio.

An amendment numbered 97 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding (by transfer) for the Agricultural Programs, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Integrated Activities by $5 million.

9:05 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Baldwin amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

9:02 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Frelinghuysen reserved a point of order againist the Baldwin amendment numbered 45 printed in the Congressional Record.

9:00 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Baldwin.

An amendment numbered 45 printed in the Congressional Record to add at the end of division A a new section.

8:59 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Holt amendment number 237 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 237 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Iraq Security Forces Fund by $1,500,000,000.

8:53 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jones amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jones demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Jones amendment number 95 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Jones.

An amendment numbered 95 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the Afghanistan Infrastructure fund.

8:40 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rooney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rooney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on the Rooney amendment No. 2.

Considered as unfinished business.

8:09 P.M. –

Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 93.

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

8:08 P.M. –

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

Mr. Young (FL) moved that the committee rise.

7:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rooney amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Rooney.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congresssional Record to reduce Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy by $ 225,000,000, reduce Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force by $225,000,000 and increase Defense by $450,000,000

7:38 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Quigley amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment number 162 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Quigley.

An amendment numbered 162 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Title IV the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation by 10%.

7:25 P.M. –

Subsequently, the Committee resumed it’s sitting.

7:24 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 514 amended.

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.

7:23 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment Failed by recorded vote: 109 – 320 (Roll no. 44).

7:18 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Gutierrez amendment Failed by recorded vote: 105 – 326 (Roll no. 43).

7:12 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment Failed by recorded vote: 72 – 358 (Roll no. 42).

7:08 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 207 – 223 (Roll no. 41).

6:39 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

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

6:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 86 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pompeo.

An amendment numbered 86 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds in Title IV the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation and increase Defense by $115,520,000.

6:18 P.M. –

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

6:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gutierrez amendment number 63 under the five-minute rule.

6:09 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Gutierrez.

An amendment numbered 63 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount for Aircraft Procurement, Navy by $21,985,000, the Aircraft Procurement, Air Force by $393,098,000 and increase Defense by $415,083,000.

6:00 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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 later in the legislative day.

5:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 87 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pompeo.

An amendment numbered 87 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate all funding for the Innovative Research Fund.

5:37 P.M. –

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 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 later in the legislative day.

3:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment number 370 under the five-minute rule.

3:36 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 370 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding by $18,750,000 for unneeded boards and commissions.

2:14 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1.

2:13 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank D. Lucas to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 92 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 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 paragraph. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order only those amendments received for printing in the Congressional Record dated at least one day before the day of consideration of the amendment (but no later that February 15, 2011). The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported providing for consideration or disposition of H.R. 1.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 92.

H. Con. Res. 17:

providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses

2:12 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 176 (Roll no. 40).

2:06 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 92:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1) making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

2:05 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 174, 2 Present (Roll no. 39).

1:55 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 38).

1:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINSHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 92, adoption of H.Res. 92, if ordered, and on agreeing to H.Con.Res. 17 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Con. Res. 17:

providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses

1:30 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on the adoption of the concurrent resolution, and by voice vote, the Chair announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall 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.

1:28 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 92:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1) making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

1:27 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 92, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 92.

12:10 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:02 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.

12:01 P.M. –

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

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

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 15.

10:58 A.M. –

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

10:01 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 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.