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Congress: Republicans led House – the Senate considers S.1925,VAWA, S.1789,Postal Reform Bill


the Senate Convenes: 9:30am

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act with the time until 2:00pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.  The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes; the Majority will control the second 30 minutes.  Additionally, Republicans will control the time from 11:30am until 12:30pm and the Majority will control the time from 12:30pm until 1:30pm.
  • At 2:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1789, the Postal Reform bill.  There will be several votes beginning at 2:00pm in order to complete action on the Postal Reform bill.
  • The following amendments are the only amendments remaining in order.  Upon disposition of the amendments, the Senate will vote on passage of S.1789, as amended.  The amendments with an asterisk following them are amendments we hope can be disposed of without a roll call vote.

2:12pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Manchin amendment #2079 (extend moratorium on closings); Not Agreed To: 43-53

Senator Paul asked unanimous consent to call up amendment #2023 (prohibit foreign assistance to Egypt) . Senator Lieberman objected.

2:46pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Paul #2028 (alternative methods pilot program); Not Agreed To: 35-64

The following amendments are pending to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill:

The following amendments to S.1789 have been considered:

3:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Paul amendment #2039 (prohibit collective bargaining); Not Agreed To: 23-76

3:28pm  The Senate began a roll call vote on Casey amendment #2042 (delivery time); Not Agreed To: 44-54

3:52pm The Senate began a roll call vote on DeMint amendment #2046 (unions); Not Agreed to: 46-53

4:29pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.1789, the Postal Reform bill, as amended; Passed: 62-37

The Senate has adopted the motion to proceed to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, with debate only for the remainder of the night and until 11:30am tomorrow.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Manchin amendment #2079 (extend moratorium on closings) to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill; Not Agreed To: 43-53

2)      Paul amendment #2028 (alternative methods pilot program); Not Agreed To: 35-64

3)      Paul amendment #2039 (prohibit collective bargaining); Not Agreed To: 23-76

4)      Casey amendment #2042 (delivery time); Not Agreed To: 44-54

5)      DeMint amendment #2046 (unions); Not Agreed To: 46-53

6)      Passage of S.1789, the Postal Reform bill, as amended; Passed: 62-37

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.437, congratulating the Boston College men’s ice hockey team on winning its fifth National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Hockey Championship.

Adopted S.Res.438,  to support the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

By unanimous consent, read S.2366, a bill to extend student federal loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans (Alexander, McConnell, Enzi and others) twice and placed it on the calendar.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

At 11:30am tomorrow, Thursday, April 26, the Senate will turn to Executive Session with 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a series of 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the following nominations:

–          Cal. #509 Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; and

–          Cal. #510 David Campos Guaderrama, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.

As a result, senators should expect 2 roll call votes at approximately 12:00 noon tomorrow.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 25, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION.

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2012.7:34:10 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.7:34:00 P.M. -Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.7:33:00 P.M. -Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 631.5:36:47 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.5:35:52 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with futher one minute speeches.5:31:56 P.M. -H.R. 4348The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 141 and 142 of the House bill, and secs. 1801, 40101, 40102, 40201, 40202, 40204, 40205, 40301-40307, 40309-40314, 100112-100114, and 100116 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Camp, Tiberi, and Blumenauer.5:31:45 P.M. -H.R. 4348The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of secs. 121, 123, 136, and 137 of the House bill, and sec. 1534, subtitle F of title I of Division A, secs. 20013, 20014, 20029, 31101, 31103, 31111, 31204, 31504, 32705, 33009, 34008, and Division E of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hall, Cravaack, and Johnson, E. B.5:31:30 P.M. -H.R. 4348The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 123, 142, 204, and titles III and VI of the House bill, and sec. 1116, subtitles C, F, and G of title I of Division A, sec. 33009, titles VI and VII of Division C, sec. 40101, subtitles A and B of title I of Division F, and sec. 100301 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hastings (WA), Bishop (UT), and Markey.5:31:22 P.M. -H.R. 4348The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of sec. 142 and titles II and V of the House bill, and secs. 1113, 1201, 1202, subtitles B, C, D, and E of title I of Division C, secs. 32701-32705, 32710, 32713, 40101, and 40301 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Upton, Whitfield, and Waxman.5:31:12 P.M. -H.R. 4348The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of the House bill (except sec. 141) and the Senate amendment (except secs. 1801, 40102, 40201, 40202, 40204, 40205, 40305, 40307, 40309-40312, 100112-100114, and 100116), and modifications committed to conference: Mica, Young (AK), Duncan (TN), Shuster, Capito, Crawford, Herrera Beutler, Bucshon, Hanna, Southerland, Lankford, Ribble, Rahall, DeFazio, Costello, Norton, Nadler, Brown (FL), Cummings, Boswell, and Bishop (NY).5:27:33 P.M. -H.R. 1038Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:27:33 P.M. -H.R. 1038On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 – 1 (Roll no. 181).5:21:13 P.M. -H.R. 1038Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1038 — “To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.”5:20:59 P.M. -H.R. 3336Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:20:58 P.M. -H.R. 3336On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 312 – 111 (Roll no. 180).5:12:32 P.M. -H.R. 3336Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3336 — “To ensure the exclusion of small lenders from certain regulations of the Dodd-Frank Act.”5:12:22 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:12:21 P.M. -H.R. 4348On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 242 (Roll no. 179).4:45:32 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Rahall motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348 and adoption of motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.4:45:28 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 25.3:24:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  4:45 P.M. today.3:23:21 P.M. -H.R. 4348POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rahall motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.3:23:04 P.M. -H.R. 4348The previous question was ordered without objection.2:24:18 P.M. -H.R. 4348DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rahall motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to recede from disagreement to the amendment of the Senate.2:23:57 P.M. -H.R. 4348Mr. Rahall moved that the House instruct conferees.2:23:25 P.M. -H.R. 4348On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.2:23:03 P.M. -H.R. 4348Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.2:22:13 P.M. -H.R. 3336At 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.1:56:23 P.M. -H.R. 3336DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3336.1:56:22 P.M. -H.R. 3336Considered under suspension of the rules.1:56:07 P.M. -H.R. 3336Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3336 — “To ensure the exclusion of small lenders from certain regulations of the Dodd-Frank Act.”1:55:32 P.M. -H.R. 2146Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:55:25 P.M. -H.R. 2146On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.1:30:52 P.M. -H.R. 2146DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2146.1:30:49 P.M. -H.R. 2146Considered under suspension of the rules.1:30:38 P.M. -H.R. 2146Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2146 — “To amend title 31, United States Code, to require accountability and transparency in Federal spending, and for other purposes.”1:29:54 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.1:08:36 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.1:02:10 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Stutzman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.1:02:07 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.1:00:49 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Matthew Barnes, Capital Commission Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana1:00:37 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 25.10:51:38 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  1:00 P.M. today.10:01:01 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 1:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:38 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven M. Palazzo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:27 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House vote on Highway&Mass Transit bill attached XL pipeline – the Senate resumes S.1789 & S.1925


the Senate Convened at 9:30amET April 18, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as modified and on S.1789, the Postal Reform bill on Tuesday. If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur Thursday morning.
  • The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as modified and to S.1789 is 1:00pm on Wednesday.

At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as modified.  If cloture is not invoked, there will be a 2nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1789, the Postal Reform bill.

We continue to work on an agreement regarding amendments to the Postal Reform bill and will notify Senators if such an agreement is reached.

The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as modified and to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill is 11:00am on Thursday. If your Senator has a germane 2nd degree amendment and would like to preserve his or her ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline.  If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged Judiciary and adopted S.Res.406, a resolution commending the achievements and recognizing the importance of the Alliance to Save Energy on the 35th anniversary of the incorporation of the Alliance.

Adopted S.Res.425, designating April 23, 2012, as “National Adopt a Library Day”.

Adopted S.Res.426, congratulating the Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2012 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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the Republican led House plans to cut Military Food Stamps from Budget

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 18, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.5:08:44 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.5:08:16 P.M. -The House received a communication from the Honorable James P. McGovern, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. McGovern notified the House that he had been served with a subponea for testimony issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Industrial Accidents and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that because the subpoena is not “material and relevant”, compliance with the subpoena is inconsistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.5:07:34 P.M. -Mr. Gibson asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on April 19. Agreed to without objection.5:07:07 P.M. -H.R. 2453Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:07:06 P.M. -H.R. 2453On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 4, 2 Present (Roll no. 171).4:59:41 P.M. -H.R. 2453Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2453 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Mark Twain.”4:59:37 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:59:37 P.M. -H.R. 4348On passage Passed by recorded vote: 293 – 127 (Roll no. 170).4:49:23 P.M. -H.R. 4348On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 242 (Roll no. 169).4:32:11 P.M. -H.R. 4348The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.4:22:08 P.M. -H.R. 4348DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the use of Highway Trust Fund revenues from being used for the construction of highways in foreign countries, and rescinds over $12 million in funds available for a road in Canada. It would also eliminate a $3.7 billion corridor earmark under the Appalachian Development Highway System program.4:21:47 P.M. -H.R. 4348Mr. Polis moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.4:20:59 P.M. -H.R. 4348The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.4:20:47 P.M. -H.R. 4348The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.4:20:04 P.M. -H.R. 4348The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4348.4:19:58 P.M. -H.R. 4348On agreeing to the Ribble amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 – 165 (Roll no. 168).3:51:00 P.M. -H.R. 4348UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Ribble amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.3:50:43 P.M. -H.R. 4348On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:37:50 P.M. -H.R. 4348DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment.3:37:48 P.M. -H.R. 4348An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley,  numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-446 to insert the text of H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. Would leave regulation and enforcement of coal combustion residuals to the states, and utilize the existing framework and requirements of federal regulatory programs for those states to follow.3:37:03 P.M. -H.R. 4348POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ribble amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:25:06 P.M. -H.R. 4348DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ribble amendment.3:25:04 P.M. -H.R. 4348An amendment, offered by Mr. Ribble,  numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-446 to add to the bill the environmental streamlining provisions from Title III of the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act (H.R. 7).3:24:37 P.M. -H.R. 4348On agreeing to the Boustany amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:07:58 P.M. -H.R. 4348DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boustany amendment.3:07:56 P.M. -H.R. 4348An amendment, offered by Mr. Boustany,  numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-446 to include a guarantee that requires that the total amount available for spending from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) each fiscal year be equal to the Trust Fund receipts as estimated by the President’s budget for that year.1:55:12 P.M. -H.R. 4348GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4348.1:55:01 P.M. -H.R. 4348The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Chairman of the Committee.1:55:00 P.M. -H.R. 4348House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 619 and Rule XVIII.1:54:46 P.M. -H.R. 4348Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4348 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. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, and provisions in the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.1:54:41 P.M. -H.R. 4348Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 619. H.R. 4348 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.”1:54:26 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 295 – 118, 2 Present (Roll no. 167).1:48:00 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which the yeas and nays had been demanded and on which further proceedings had been postponed.1:47:44 P.M. -H. Res. 619Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:47:43 P.M. -H. Res. 619On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 177 (Roll no. 166).1:40:25 P.M. -H. Res. 619On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 180 (Roll no. 165).12:28:21 P.M. -H. Res. 619DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 619.12:26:21 P.M. -H. Res. 619Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 619 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.”12:04:18 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.12:04:10 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lankford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:03:07 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. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) 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.12:02:14 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:11 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 18.10:46:05 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:58 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.10:00:29 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:13 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate ..will resume consideration of S. 1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act & debating the Udall amendment #1107 to S.1867, the DoD Authorization bill.


the Senate Convened 10:00am November 29, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act. When the Senate resumes the DoD Authorization bill, Senator Udall (CO) will be recognized to speak.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
  • The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the Department of Defense Authorization Act is 2:30pm on Tuesday.

The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act is 2:30pm today. If your Senator has a germane first degree amendment to the bill, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

The Senate is now debating the Udall amendment #1107 to S.1867, the DoD Authorization bill. The time until 12:15pm will be equally divided between the proponents and opponents of the amendment. Additional debate on the amendment is possible beyond 12:15pm

2:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Udall (CO) amendment #1107 (detainees); Not Agreed To: 37-61

Senator Levin announced on the floor that he is currently working on an agreement that would result in 2 votes both with 60-vote thresholds. Those votes would be in relation to the Paul amendment #1064 (Iraq) and the Landrieu amendment #1115 (SBIR). The managers are also working on clearing a package of approximately 40 amendments.

Further, prior to the caucus recess, the McCain amendment #1230 (TRICARE) was modified further. The McCain amendment #1281 (transfer arms to Georgia) was modified.

By unanimous consent, the Levin-McCain amendment #1092 (contracting) was agreed to. The Senate is now considering the Paul amendment #1064, with 30 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will resume consideration of the Landrieu amendment #1115 with up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to the two amendments in the following order:

– Paul #1064 (Iraq)

– Landrieu #1115 (SBIR)

There will be two minutes equally divided in between the votes with no amendments in order to either amendment prior to the votes. Both amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold.

As a result of this agreement, senators should expect a series of 2 roll call votes at approximately 6:20pm, if all time is used.

The Landrieu amendment #1115 (SBIR), as modified, was agreed to by voice vote. There will be no further roll call votes tonight. The next vote will occur around 11am tomorrow. That vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1867, DoD Authorization bill.

At approximately 11:00am on Wednesday, November 30th, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act.

 The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to S.1867 is 10:30am on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. If your Senator has a germane 2nd degree amendment and would like to preserve his or her right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Udall (CO) amendment #1107 to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act; Not Agreed to: 37-61

2) Paul amendment #1064; Not Agreed to: 30-67(60-vote threshold)

 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.337, designating December 10, 2011, as “Wreaths Across America Day”.

Adopted S.Res.338, a resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Adopted S.Res.339, a resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1917, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 29, 2011

 112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2011.8:21:33 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.8:21:22 P.M. -Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.7:33:21 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.7:32:30 P.M. -Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 477.7:20:22 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:14:03 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:11:03 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.7:10:42 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.7:10:25 P.M. -H.R. 1801Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:10:24 P.M. -H.R. 1801On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 862).7:03:25 P.M. -H.R. 1801Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1801 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for expedited security screenings for members of the Armed Forces.”7:02:35 P.M. -H.R. 2192Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:02:25 P.M. -H.R. 2192On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 407 – 1 (Roll no. 861).6:55:34 P.M. -H.R. 2192Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2192 — “To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.”6:54:27 P.M. -H.R. 3012Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:54:26 P.M. -H.R. 3012On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 – 15 (Roll no. 860).6:31:02 P.M. -H.R. 3012Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3012 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes.”6:30:47 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.6:30:37 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.5:03:54 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.5:03:39 P.M. -H.R. 2465Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:03:34 P.M. -H.R. 2465On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.4:47:16 P.M. -H.R. 2465DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2465.4:47:13 P.M. -H.R. 2465Considered under suspension of the rules.4:46:56 P.M. -H.R. 2465Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2465 — “To amend the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act.”4:45:45 P.M. -H.R. 1801At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:35:05 P.M. -H.R. 1801DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1801.4:35:02 P.M. -H.R. 1801Considered under suspension of the rules.4:34:18 P.M. -H.R. 1801Mr. Cravaack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1801 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for expedited security screenings for members of the Armed Forces.”4:33:47 P.M. -H.R. 2192At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:25:01 P.M. -H.R. 2192DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2192.4:24:59 P.M. -H.R. 2192Considered under suspension of the rules.4:24:39 P.M. -H.R. 2192Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2192 — “To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.”4:23:18 P.M. -H.R. 3012At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cohen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.4:07:19 P.M. -H.R. 3012DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3012.4:07:17 P.M. -H.R. 3012Considered under suspension of the rules.4:07:03 P.M. -H.R. 3012 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3012 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes.”4:06:36 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.4:05:30 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.2:13:43 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.2:03:09 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:02:41 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kucinich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:01:11 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. Kucinich 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. Kucinich objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.2:00:50 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:42 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:24 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House holds 21st Century JOBs&FEMA funds Hostage – the Senate debates/votes HR2608


the Senate Convenes: 3:30pmET September 26, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning
    business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10
    minutes each.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the
    motion to concur in the House message to accompany H.R.2608 with an amendment,
    which is a 6-week continuing resolution with the time until 5:30pm equally
    divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • The filing deadline for second degree amendments to the motion to concur in
    the House message to accompany H.R.2608 is at 5:00pm on Monday.
  • At approximately 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke
    cloture on the Reid motion to concur in the House message to accompany H.R.2608
    with the Reid amendment #656, the continuing resolution.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to the motion to concur in the
House message to accompany H.R.2608 is at 5:00pm today, Monday, September 26th.

If your Senator has a germane 2nd degree amendment
and would like to preserve his or her right to offer, please send a signed copy
of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it
for you.  If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

The Reid motion to concur in the House message to accompany H.R.2608 with the
Reid amendment #665 (clean 6-week continuing resolution) was agreed to by a vote
of 79-12.

There will be no further roll call votes this week.  The next roll call vote
is expected on Monday, October 3rd.

WRAP UP

Passed H.R.2005, the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2001

Passed S.1280, Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 with a
substitute amendment and a committee-reported amendment.

Discharged Judiciary and Adopted S.J.Res.22, A joint resolution to grant the
consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of
Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development
Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years.

Adopted H.Con.Res.81, correcting the enrollment of H.R.2608 with a title
amendment

Discharged Judiciary and adopted S.Res.275, designating October 30, 2011, as
a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Adopted S.Res.283, designating the year 2011 as the “International Year of
Chemistry”.

Adopted S.Res.284, designating September 23, 2011, as “National Falls
Prevention Awareness Day” to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of
falls among older adults.

Executive Items:

Ratified Calendar #2, Treaty Document 110-23, Investment Treaty with
Rwanda

Ratified Calendar #3, Treaty Document 111-6, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty
with Bermuda

Discharged Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee and confirmed
PN541, Mark D. Acton-Postal Regulatory Commission and PN542, Robert Taub-the
Postal Regulatory Commission.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#281 Thomas M. Countryman – to be an Assistant Secretary of State
(International Security and Non-Proliferation)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

#324 Constance Smith Barker – to be a Member of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

#325 Robert J. Zimmer – to be a Member of the National Science Board,
National Science Foundation

#326 Arnold F. Stancell – to be a Member of the National Science Board,
National Science Foundation

RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

#327 Walter A. Barrows – to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board

BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

#328 Charles R. Korsmo – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Barry
Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation

#329 Charles R. Korsmo – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Barry
Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation (Reappointment)

#330 John H. Yopp – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees for the Barry
Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation

#331 John H. Yopp – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees for the Barry
Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation (Reappointment)

#332 – Marcos Edward Galindo – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees for
the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation

#333 – Maria E. Rengifo-Ruess – to bea a Member of the Board of Trustees for
the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation

NATIONAL BOARD FOR EDUCATION SCIENCES

#334 Robert C. Granger – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the
National Board for Education Sciences

#335 Anthony Bryk – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National
Board for Education Sciences

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY

#336 Matan Aryeh Koch – to be a Member of the National Council on
Disability

FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL

#343 S. Roy Woodall, Jr. – to be a Member of the Financial Stability
Oversight Council

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

#347 S. Amanda Marshall – to be United States Attorney for the District of
Oregon

#348 John Malcolm Bales – to be United States Attorney for the Eastern
District of Texas

#349 Kenneth Magidson – to be United States Attorney for the Southern
District of Texas

#350 Robert Lee Pitman – to be United States Attorney for the Western
District of Texas

#351 Sarah Ruth Saldana – to be United States Attorney for the Northern
District of Texas

#352 Edward M. Spooner – to be United States Marshal for the Northern
District of Florida

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#362 John A. Heffern – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
the United States of America to the Republic of Armenia

UNITED STATES TAX COURT

#368 Maurice B. Foley – to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court

#369 Juan F. Vasquez – to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court

#370 Joseph H. Gale – to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

#404 David B. Barlow – to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah

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