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CONGRESS

05/08/2013 Nativegrl77

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

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

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

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

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

– Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans).

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

Not Agreed to: 56-43

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Agreed To: 95-0

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

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

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

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

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

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

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

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

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

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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

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

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

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

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

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CONGRESS

05/06/2013 Nativegrl77

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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 6, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 5:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, post-cloture. The filing deadline for 2^nd degree amendments to S.743 is 4:00pm.
At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time will be yielded back, the Durbin amendment #745 will be withdrawn, no other 2^nd degree amendments will be in order and the Senate will proceed to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 and
- Passage of S.743, as amended, if amended.
Upon the disposition of S.743, there will be a 3^rd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013.

The cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, was withdrawn. At 2:15pm tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7, the motion to proceed to S.601 will be agreed to, and the Senate will begin consideration of the bill.

We may be able to consider the Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting substitute) to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act, without a roll call vote. If so, there would only be 1 vote at 5:30pm on passage of S.743, as amended. If a roll call vote is requested, there would be 2 votes.

5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting substitute) to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act;

Agreed To: 70-24

6:12pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.

Prior to the vote on passage of Marketplace Fairness Act, Senator Reid asked consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution. Senator Cruz objected.

Request to go to conference on H.Con.Res.25 – Budget Resolution – FY2014

Leader: I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; that all after the enacting clause be stricken; that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate, all with no intervening action or debate.

Chair: Is there an objection to the request?

Cruz: Reserved his right to object and asked that the Leader modify his request so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or to raise the debt limit.

Senator Reid: Declined to modify his request

Senator Cruz: I object

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting amendment) to S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act; Agreed to: 70-24

2) Passage of S.743, as amended; Passed: 69-27

No additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 6, 2013 for Morning Hour Debate.

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12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:19 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:57 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:31 P.M.		The House received a communication from Jennifer Butler-Taylor, Director of Constituent Services, The Office of Represenative Robert Aderholt. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Butler-Taylor notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Circuit Court of Cullman County, Alabama, for documents in a civil case to which she is not a party and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she will determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
12:01:52 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with Morning-Hour debate.
12:08:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
2:00:05 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:28 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:07:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
5:07:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:07:37 P.M.	H.R. 588	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 588 — “To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.”
5:07:56 P.M.	H.R. 588	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 588	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 588.
5:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 588	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:13:03 P.M.	H.R. 291	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 291 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.”
5:13:09 P.M.	H.R. 291	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:11 P.M.	H.R. 291	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 291.
5:17:14 P.M.	H.R. 291	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:17:41 P.M.	H.R. 507	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 507 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”
5:17:57 P.M.	H.R. 507	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 507	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 507.
5:21:06 P.M.	H.R. 507	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:21:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

6:31:53 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
6:32:01 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:27 P.M.	H.R. 588	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 588 — “To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.”
6:58:32 P.M.	H.R. 588	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 2 (Roll no. 129).
6:58:33 P.M.	H.R. 588	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:36 P.M.	H.R. 291	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 291 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.”
7:07:32 P.M.	H.R. 291	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 2 (Roll no. 130).
7:07:33 P.M.	H.R. 291	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:37 P.M.	H.R. 507	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 507 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”
7:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 507	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 2 (Roll no. 131).
7:14:22 P.M.	H.R. 507	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:00 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Mr. Barletta asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:15:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 32 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.”
7:15:33 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:15:43 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:37 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 198.
7:17:06 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:34 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:00 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:05 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2013.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– Coburn #751 (charitable organizations)

– Coburn #767 (duplicative and overlapping programs)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senator Durbin objected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senator Wyden objected.

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

Invoked: 63-30.

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

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

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

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

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

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following items:

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

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

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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

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12:46:50 P.M. -H. Res. 178
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.

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

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

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

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

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 and the time until 4:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees for concurrent debate on amendments to the bill.
At approximately 4:00pm, there will be a series of up to 9 roll call votes in the order listed below. All amendments will be subject to a 60 affirmative-vote threshold. No other amendments are in order to any of these amendments. There will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to each vote. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.
- Manchin-Toomey amendment #715
- Grassley substitute amendment consistent with the summary which is at the desk;
- Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking);
- Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry);
- Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons/clip bans);
- Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns);
- Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment #714 (high capacity clip ban)
- Barrasso amendment #717 (privacy) and
- Harkin-Alexander amendment relative to mental health, the text of which is at the desk.
The Senate adopted S.Res.101, a resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by this tragedy.
4:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Manchin-Toomey amendment #715 (background checks) (60-vote threshold);
Not Agreed To: 54-46Senator Reid changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider
4:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Grassley amendment #725 (substitute)Not Agreed To: 52-48 (60-vote threshold)
4:47pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking);Not Agreed To: 58-42 (60-vote threshold)
5:06pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry);Not Agreed To: 57-42 (60-vote threshold)
5:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons ban/clips ban)Not Agreed to: 40-60
5:42pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns)Not Agreed to: 56-44
The Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment was not agreed to 46-54. There will be no further roll call votes today.At 12:00 noon tomorrow, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the Barrasso and Harkin amendments.
– Barrasso amendment #717 (privacy) and

– Harkin-Alexander amendment #730 (mental health).

Senator Reid intends to execute the previous orders to consider the Torres and Watson nominations tomorrow. At 2:00pm, there will be 15 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form prior to votes on the nominations.

At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #22, the nomination of Analisa Torres, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. We expect a voice vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #23, the nomination of Derrick Kahala Watson, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Manchin-Toomey amendment #715 (background checks); Not agreed to: 54-46 (60 affirmative vote threshold)
2)      Grassley amendment #725 (substitute); Not Agreed to: 52-48 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

3)      Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking); Not Agreed to: 58-42 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

4)      Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry); Not Agreed to: 57-43 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

5)      Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons/clip ban); Not Agreed to: 40-60 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

6)      Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns); Not Agreed to: 56-44 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

7)      Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment #714 (high capacity clip ban); Not Agreed to:46-54 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.101, condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by this tragedy.

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Con.Res.5, expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur “Jack” Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act. (Enzi)

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Last Floor Action:
10:01:14 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.

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10:00:55 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:14 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.

10:37:56 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 17.
12:00:19 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Robert Silvers, Congregation B’Nai Israel, Boca Raton, Florida.
12:02:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:37 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lankford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:01 P.M.		The Chair recognized Mr. Deutch for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:05 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.
12:42:43 P.M.	H. Res. 164	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 164 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.”
12:45:06 P.M.	H. Res. 164	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 164.
1:38:57 P.M.	H. Res. 164	An amendment, offered by Mr. Woodall, to include the text of an amendment offered by Representative McCaul of Texas in House Report 113-41 and provide for the offering of the amendment by Representative McCaul or his designee.
1:53:51 P.M.	H. Res. 164	The previous question was ordered on the amendment and on the resolution without objection.
1:54:09 P.M.	H. Res. 164	On agreeing to the Woodall amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:54:23 P.M.	H. Res. 164	On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 109 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

2:18:13 P.M.	H. Res. 164	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 109).
2:18:14 P.M.	H. Res. 164	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:19:12 P.M.		BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY – Pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY: Mr. Coble and Mr. Courtney.
2:21:33 P.M.	H.R. 624	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 164. H.R. 624 — “To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.”
2:21:38 P.M.	H.R. 624	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 624 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:22:56 P.M.	H.R. 624	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 164 and Rule XVIII.
2:22:58 P.M.	H.R. 624	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:23:10 P.M.	H.R. 624	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 624.

3:32:21 P.M.	H.R. 624	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (MI), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-41 to correct reported language concerning a reference in subsection (c)(4) to the procedures created in (c)(7).
3:32:24 P.M.	H.R. 624	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 164, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment No. 1.
3:34:35 P.M.	H.R. 624	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:34:49 P.M.	H.R. 624	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-41 to further define how classified cyber threat intelligence may be shared and used, and adds an additional provision stipulating that classified threat intelligence may only be used, retained, or further disclosed by a certified entity only for cybersecurity purposes.
3:34:52 P.M.	H.R. 624	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 164, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 2.
3:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 624	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:43:22 P.M.	H.R. 624	An amendment, offered by Mr. Schneider, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-41 to clarify that independent contractors are eligible for security clearances for purposes of employment to handle cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information.
3:43:25 P.M.	H.R. 624	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 164, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 3.
3:51:45 P.M.	H.R. 624	On agreeing to the Schneider amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:24 P.M.	H.R. 624	An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-41 to replace the term “local” with “political subdivision”, which allows the inclusion of utility “districts” that would not otherwise be covered but that are intended to be covered in the bill.
3:52:27 P.M.	H.R. 624	<DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 164, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 4.
3:59:33 P.M.	H.R. 624	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:00:33 P.M.	H.R. 624	Mr. Rogers (MI) moved that the Committee rise.
4:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 624	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:04 P.M.	H.R. 624	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 624 as unfinished business.
4:01:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:30:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 17.
4:30:18 P.M.	H.R. 624	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 624 — “To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.”
4:30:42 P.M.	H.R. 624	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 624	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:32:27 P.M.	H.R. 624	On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Roll Call 110 – Recorded vote pending.

5:01:53 P.M.	H.R. 624	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 418 – 0 (Roll no. 111).
5:07:42 P.M.	H.R. 624	On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 411 – 3 (Roll no. 112).
5:08:59 P.M.	H.R. 624	Mr. Sessions moved that the Committee rise.
5:09:12 P.M.	H.R. 624	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 624	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 624 as unfinished business.
5:11:00 P.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
5:11:26 P.M.		<World War I Centennial Commission – Pursuant to section 4(b) of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112-272), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Colonel Thomas N. Moe, Retired, Lancaster, OH.
5:13:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
5:30:22 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:58:12 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:58:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:58:24 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 18, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, March 18, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill.

The filing deadline for all 2^nd degree amendments to the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26 and H.R.933 is 4:30pm on Monday.

The managers of the bill will work on a finite list of amendments to the continuing appropriations bill over the weekend.

Senators should expect a roll call vote at 5:30pm. There will either be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26 or several votes in relation to amendments to the bill.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to withdraw the two cloture motions, the Senate consider a series of amendments to the Continuing Appropriations bill, and then proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended. Senator Ayotte objected. Senator Ayotte objected because amendment #46 (strikes $380 million in missile defense program) was not included in the request. Senator Moran said he would have also objected to the request because his air traffic control tower amendment (SA45) was not included in the agreement either.

In approximately 10 minutes (approximately 6:10pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Mikulski-Shelby amendment #26 (substitute) to H.R.933, Continuing Appropriations.

Senator Reid asked the following consent.

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that the two cloture motions be withdrawn; that the following amendments be in order to the Mikulski-Shelby substitute:

– Coburn #69 prohibit Urban Area Security Initiative Grants not improving homeland security);

– Coburn #93 (transfer funds from National Heritage Partnership Program to fund White House public tours and maintenance at public parks/monuments);

– Coburn #65, as modified with the changes that are at the desk (National Science Foundation funding);

– Coburn #70, as modified with the changes that are at the desk (authorizing committees receive information from Homeland Security);

– Inhofe #72, as modified with changes that are at the desk (require Secretaries of Military Departments to carry out tuition assistance programs);

– Grassley #76, as modified with changes that are at the desk (report illegal aliens released dur to budget constraints);

– Mikulski-Shelby #98 (technical corrections); and

– Leahy #129, as modified with changes that are at the desk (to revise language regarding cluster munitions); and

– Pryor-Blunt #82 (poultry inspections).

That no other first degree amendments to the substitute or the underlying bill be in order; that no second degree amendments be in order to any of the amendments listed above prior to the vote; that there be 30 minutes equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that upon disposition of the Pryor-Blunt #82; the Durbin second degree amendment to the Toomey amendment #115 be withdrawn; that all the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Toomey amendment #115; that upon disposition of the Toomey amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment, as amended; that if the substitute amendment, as amended, is agreed to; the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

6:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby amendment #26 (substitute) to H.R.933, Continuing Appropriations;

Invoked: 63-35

Cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment to H.R.933, Continuing Appropriations, was invoked by a vote of 63-35. There will now be up to 30 hours for debate on the substitute. There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

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ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26, as modified, to H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill; Invoked: 63-35

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.66, A resolution designating the first week of April 2013 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”.

Adopted S.Res.79, supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.582, a bill to approve the the Keystone Pipeline. (Hoeven)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.583, a bill to implement equal protection under the 14^th Article to the Constitution, the right to life in each born and preborn human person. (Paul)

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 18, 2013.

12:00:13 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:23 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Brad R. Wenstrup to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:51 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:11:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
2:00:30 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington DC.
2:01:00 P.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. Hoyer 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. Hoyer demanded the yeas and nays 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.
2:02:59 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hoyer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:05:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:15:12 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.

5:04:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
5:04:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:05:03 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 18 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.”
5:06:06 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:08 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 18.
5:13:11 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:13:29 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 19 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.”
5:13:49 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:51 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 19.
5:23:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:23:48 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 2013, at 2:34 p.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the World War I Centennial Commission. The message also stated that the Senate had made appointments to International conferences, meeting and negotiation sessions relating to trade agreements.
5:24:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:31:13 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
6:31:40 P.M.		Mrs. Miller (MI) filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 115.
6:32:06 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and on motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
6:55:56 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 284 – 103, 1 Present (Roll no. 76).
6:56:11 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 18 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.”
7:02:34 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 0 (Roll no. 77).
7:02:35 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:48 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 19 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.”
7:10:26 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 0 (Roll no. 78).
7:10:27 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:26 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:21:30 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:22:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:06:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
9:06:27 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 122.
9:07:01 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:07:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:07:31 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2013.