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Congress : the Republican led House is ending or defunding Americans? – the Senate working on S.1323, a bill on shared sacrifice

07/12/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convened at 10amET July 12, 2011

- Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the final half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
- Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit.
- The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.1323 is at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 12^th.
- The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
- As a reminder to all Senators, Senator Reid filed cloture on S.1323 and on the motion to proceed to H.R.2055, the MilCon Appropriations bill. Unless an agreement is reached, there will be up to 2 roll call votes Wednesday morning.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

6:49 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

6:48 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

6:45 P.M. – Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 347.

H.R. 2417:: to repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes

6:44 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 – 193, 1 Present (Roll no. 563).

6:38 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2417which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

H.R. 1309:: to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 406 – 22 (Roll no. 562).

6:30 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 244 (Roll no. 561).

6:14 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

6:05 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell 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 provide grants to repair flood-damaged homes and relief from flood insurance premium increases for the flood victims whose residences were damaged by flooding for which the President declared a major disaster or emergency in 2011.

5:58 P.M. – Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.

5:57 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1309.

5:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Miller (MI) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 38 – 384 (Roll no. 560).

5:51 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 230 (Roll no. 559).

5:48 P.M. – On agreeing to the Miller (MI) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 238 (Roll no. 558).

5:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Westmoreland amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 183 (Roll no. 557).

5:39 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 – 163 (Roll no. 556).

5:35 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 118 – 305 (Roll no. 555).

5:30 P.M. – On agreeing to the Speier amendment Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 230 (Roll no. 554).

4:57 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

4:56 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Miller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:45 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment No. 25.Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mrs. Miller (MI).

An amendment numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-138 to terminate NFIP by January 1, 2012 and allow States to form interstate compacts to provide insurance.

4:44 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:37 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment No. 23.Amendment offered by Mr. Scott (VA).

An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-138 to direct the GAO to conduct a study of the means and effects of facilitating a market for all-peril insurance policies for residential properties.

4:36 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Miller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:28 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment No. 20.Amendment offered by Mrs. Miller (MI).

An amendment numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-138 to terminate current spending on TV and Radio commercials being aired to promote the NFIP in all 50 states and directs remaining funds to pay down NFIP’s debt. The amendment would continue FEMA’s mailing programs that are used to notify current policy holders of changes to their policies and maps as well as other educational publications they produce.

4:27 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Westmoreland amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland amendment No. 19.Amendment offered by Mr. Westmoreland.

An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-138 to add a reserve fund requirement to the National Flood Insurance Program.

4:18 P.M. – On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:10 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loebsack amendment No. 17.Amendment offered by Mr. Loebsack.

An amendment numbered 17 printed in House Report 112-138 to require FEMA to notify a prominent local television and radio station of projected and proposed changes to flood maps and to grant an additional 90 days for property owners or a community to appeal proposed flood maps, beyond the original 90 day appeal period, so long as community leaders certify they believe there are property owners unaware of the proposed flood maps and appeal period, and community leaders would use the additional 90 day appeal period to educate property owners on the proposed maps and appeal process.

4:09 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sherman amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:03 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 16.Amendment offered by Mr. Sherman.

An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-138 to reduce the number of flood insurance policies that are directly managed by the Agency to not more than 10% of the total number of flood insurance policies in force. Would further authorize FEMA to refuse to accept future transfers of policies to the NFIP Direct program.

4:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Brady (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:59 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brady (TX) amendment No. 14.Amendment offered by Mr. Brady (TX).

An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-138 to require the FEMA Administrator to provide to a property owner newly included in a revised or updated proposed flood map a copy of the proposed flood insurance map and information regarding the appeals process at the time the proposed map is issued.

3:58 P.M. – On agreeing to the McGovern amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:57 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 13.Amendment offered by Mr. McGovern.

An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-138 to allow communities to be reimbursed for certain costs associated with a successful challenge to a bona fide mapping error made by FEMA resulting in a Letter of Map Revision.

3:56 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cardoza amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cardoza demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:51 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cardoza amendment No. 11.

3:50 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Cardoza.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-138 to eliminate requirements to more broadly map areas considered to be residual risk.

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

3:46 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment No. 10.Amendment offered by Mr. Walberg.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-138 to place a moratorium on the issuance of any updated rate maps from the date of enactment until the Technical Mapping Advisory Council submits to the FEMA Administrator and Congress the proposed new mapping standards. It would allow for the revision, update and change of rate maps only pursuant to a letter of map change, which includes a letter of map amendment, letter of map revision, and letter of map revision based on fill.

3:45 P.M. – On agreeing to the Ros-Lehtinen amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:38 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ros-Lehtinen amendment No. 5.

3:37 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Ros-Lehtinen.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-138 to strike the part of Section 5 `Reforms of Premium Rates’ that would increase annual limit on premium rates increases from 10% to 20%. This will prevent a 100% increase in possible premium hikes.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:27 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 4.

3:26 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-138 to strike additional coverage provided in H.R. 1309 for business interruption and cost of living expenses.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3.Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-138 to make it a violation for a lender, whose only interest in the property is the amount of the outstanding mortgage indebtedness, to require a homeowner to purchase more than the legally required amount of flood insurance–an amount equal to the outstanding principal balance of the loan.

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

3:14 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schock amendment No. 2.

3:13 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Schock.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-138 to allow for a possible fourth and five year suspension of the mandatory purchase for certain communities that are making more than adequate progress in their construction of their flood protection systems.

On agreeing to the Biggert amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

3:06 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggert En Bloc amendments.Amendments en bloc offered by Mrs. Biggert.

An En Bloc amendment consisting of amendments numbered 1, 6, 7, 8, as modified, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 22, and 24 to make technical and sundry changes to the bill.

3:02 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2354:: making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

3:00 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee now rise.

On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment Failed by recorded vote: 145 – 276 (Roll no. 553).

2:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Schiff amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 257 (Roll no. 552).

2:52 P.M. – On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Failed by recorded vote: 119 – 305 (Roll no. 551).

2:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Wu amendment Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 228 (Roll no. 550).

2:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Garrett amendment Failed by recorded vote: 149 – 274 (Roll no. 549).

2:40 P.M. – On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote: 149 – 273 (Roll no. 548).

2:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment Failed by recorded vote: 127 – 296 (Roll no. 547).

2:33 P.M. – On agreeing to the Welch amendment Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 300 (Roll no. 546).

2:29 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 131 – 292 (Roll no. 545).

2:26 P.M. – On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 244 (Roll no. 544).

2:22 P.M. – On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 249 (Roll no. 543).

2:18 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 259 (Roll no. 542).

2:13 P.M. – On agreeing to the Markey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 154 – 266 (Roll no. 541).

2:10 P.M. – On agreeing to the Moran amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 250 (Roll no. 540).

2:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 – 196 (Roll no. 539).

1:38 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1309:: to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes

1:37 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1309as unfinished business.On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mrs. Biggert moved that the committee rise.

12:32 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1309.The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 340and Rule XVIII.

12:31 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309with 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 340.

12:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of aisle.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Crawford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 12.

11:39 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.The Speaker designated the Honorable Ann Marie Buerkle to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress- the Republican led House defunds – the Senate

06/16/2011 Nativegrl77

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

- - Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.782, the Economic Development Act. The Feinstein amendment #476 and McCain amendment #411 will be debated concurrently with up to 4 hours of debate with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  - Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 2pm if all time is used), the Senate will proceed to 2 roll call votes in relation to the amendments in the following order:
    - - Feinstein #476, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit)
      - McCain #411 (prohibit Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps/storage facilities)
    - Each amendment will require 60 votes in the affirmative. Upon disposition of the McCain amendment, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
  - There will be no further roll call votes this week.
  - During Thursday’s session of the Senate, Senator Reid filed cloture on S.782, the Economic Development Act.
  - Senator Reid then made a motion to proceed to Calendar #75, S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act.
  - The Senate is now in morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
  - Today’s roll call votes:
    - Feinstein amendment #476, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit); Agreed to: 73-27
    - McCain amendment #411 (prohibits Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps/storage facilities); Not Agreed to: 41-59
  - The following amendments are pending to S.782, the Economic Development Act:
    - DeMint amendment #394 (to repeal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act)
    - Paul amendment #414 (to increase debt limit by $2.406 trillion)
    - Cardin amendment #407 (prohibition on interest charges for on-time principal payments)
    - Merkley amendment #428 (mortgage servicing)
    - Kohl amendment #389 (NOPEC)
    - Hutchison amendment #423 (delay implementation of health care reform until pending lawsuits are resolved)
    - Portman amendment ##417 (inclusion of application to independent regulatory agencies)
    - Portman amendment #418 (Unfunded Mandates Reform Act)
    - McCain amendment #412(repeal of Davis-Bacon wage requirements)
    - Merkley amendment #440 (Energy Efficient Loan Program)
    - Brown (MA) amendment #405 (repeal imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities)
    - Inhofe amendment #430 (reduce the amounts appropriated for EDA)
    - Inhofe amendment #438 (regulatory assessment)
    - Merkley amendment #427 (technical correction to the HUBZone designation process)
    - McCain 2nd degree amendment #441 (to prohibit federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities) to Coburn amendment #436, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit)
- Unanimous Consent
- Adopted S.Res.209, Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 National Basketball Association Championship.Adopted S.Res.210, congratulating the Boston Bruins for winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 16, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:37 P.M. – On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 20, 2011.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:31 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:26 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:06 P.M. – Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 16, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1934:: to improve certain administrative operations of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes

2:05 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed without objection.

H. Res. 299:: permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker

2:04 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1934:: to improve certain administrative operations of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

Considered by unanimous consent.

H. Res. 299:: permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

S.J. Res. 9:: providing for the reappointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution

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

On passage Passed without objection.

H. Res. 299:: permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

S.J. Res. 9:: providing for the reappointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution

2:03 P.M. – Considered by unanimous consent.Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

S.J. Res. 7:: providing for the reappointment of Shirley Ann Jacksonas a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution

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

On passage Passed without objection.

2:02 P.M. – Considered by unanimous consent.Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

2:00 P.M. – On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.

H.R. 2112:: making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 – 203 (Roll no. 459).

1:51 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 233 (Roll no. 458).

1:33 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

1:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase funds in CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) by $11.8 million for enforcement against oil and gas speculators, including establishing limits to diminish, eliminate, or prevent excessive speculation that unnecessarily drives up gas prices, and offsets it with a $4 million reduction in departmental administration, and a 7.8 million reduction in salaries and expenses.

1:23 P.M. – Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

Ms. Hocul moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2112 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: � Page 55, after line 23, insert the following: � In addition, for carrying out section 4a of the Commodity Exchange Act ***

1:22 P.M. – The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:21 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2112.On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Kingston moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

1:20 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 101 – 314 (Roll no. 457).

1:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lipinski amendment Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 254 (Roll no. 456).

1:14 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 228 (Roll no. 455).

1:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 – 128 (Roll no. 454).

1:08 P.M. – On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment Failed by recorded vote: 109 – 310 (Roll no. 453).

1:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the Campbell amendment Failed by recorded vote: 132 – 287 (Roll no. 452).

12:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the Holden amendment Failed by recorded vote: 84 – 335 (Roll no. 451).

12:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hirono amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 288 – 132 (Roll no. 450).

12:51 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 235 (Roll no. 449).

12:47 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 179 (Roll no. 448).

12:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 237 (Roll no. 447).

12:41 P.M. – On agreeing to the Garrett amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 189 (Roll no. 446).

12:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 176 (Roll no. 445).

12:34 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 155 – 262 (Roll no. 444).

12:29 P.M. – On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment Failed by recorded vote: 154 – 262 (Roll no. 443).

12:26 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gibson amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 – 198 (Roll no. 442).

12:21 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 252 (Roll no. 441).

12:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dingell amendment Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 241 (Roll no. 440).

12:13 P.M. – On agreeing to the Kind amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 197 (Roll no. 439).

12:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Foxx amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 – 201 (Roll no. 438).

11:57 A.M. – On agreeing to the Pingree (ME) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 238 (Roll no. 437).

11:32 A.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

11:24 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:15 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a market access program.

11:14 A.M. – POSPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lipinski amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lipinski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:07 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lipinski amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.Amendment offered by Mr. Lipinski.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to alter contract no. GS-35F-4076D with respect to the location of data storage.

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

10:49 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide any benefit described in section 1001D(b)(1)(C) of the Food Security Act of 1985 to a person or legal entity if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds $250,000.

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

10:43 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flores.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

10:42 A.M. – On agreeing to the Gardner amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:40 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gardner amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gardner.

An amendment to increase funds for “Integrated Activities” and to reduce funds for “National Institute of Food and Agriculture-research and education activities” by $4,400,000, respectively.

10:39 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:24 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility.

10:23 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:14 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mrs. Blackburn.

An amendment to reduce each amount made available by this bill by 5 percent.

10:13 A.M. – Mrs. Lummis raised a point of order against the Lujan amendment The amendment violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and imposes new duties on the Secretary of Agriculture. The Chair sustained the point of order.

10:09 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Lujan.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide any marketing funds to any entity that advertises, describes, labels, or offers for sale chile peppers as New Mexico chile unless such chile peppers were grown in New Mexico.

10:08 A.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by voice vote.

9:42 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide to upland cotton producers counter-cyclical payments for upland cotton, repayment rates for marketing assistance loans at the prevailing world market price for upland cotton, or loan deficiency payments for upland cotton.

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

9:27 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell.

An amendment to reduce the amount of funds provided by this bill for “Agricultural Programs, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses” by $11,000,000.

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

9:18 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holden amendment no. 38 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Holden.

An amendment numbered 38 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce each amount made available by the bill by 5.88% and the amounts may not be used to carry out the limitations contained in paragraphs (1) through (8) of section 728.

9:17 A.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

9:16 A.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

9:02 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) 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. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

9:01 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

9:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress debates&votes: the Republican led House defunds -the Senate deals with S.782

06/15/2011 Nativegrl77

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

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 6:30pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.
We continue to work through amendments to S.782, the Economic Development Act. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.
There are currently 18 amendments pending to S.782, the Economic Development Act:
- DeMint amendment #394 (to repeal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act)
- Paul amendment #414 (to increase debt limit by $2.406 trillion)
- Cardin amendment #407 (prohibition on interest charges for on-time principal payments)
- Merkley amendment #428 (mortgage servicing)
- Kohl amendment #389 (NOPEC)
- Hutchison amendment #423 (delay implementation of health care reform until pending lawsuits are resolved)
- Portman amendment ##417 (inclusion of application to independent regulatory agencies)
- Portman amendment #418 (Unfunded Mandates Reform Act)
- McCain amendment #411 (prohibit Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps/storage facilities)
- McCain amendment #412(repeal of Davis-Bacon wage requirements)
- Merkley amendment #440 (Energy Efficient Loan Program)
- Brown (MA) amendment #405 (repeal imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities)
- Inhofe amendment #430 (reduce the amounts appropriated for EDA)
- Inhofe amendment #438 (regulatory assessment)
- Merkley amendment #427 (technical correction to the HUBZone designation process)
- McCain 2nd degree amendment #441 (to prohibit federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities) to Coburn amendment #436, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit)
- Feinstein amendment #476 (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2112:: making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

8:28 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment no. 1 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to support any Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative by the Department of Agriculture.

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

8:17 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pingree amendment under the five-minute ruleAmendment offered by Ms. Pingree (ME).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide electronic notifications to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives on travel relating to “know your farmer, know your food”.

On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:09 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (AK) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Young (AK).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to the Food and Drug Administration to approve any application for approval of genetically engineered salmon.

8:08 P.M. – On agreeing to the Kingston amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:07 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Kingston.

An amendment to reduce each amount made available by titles I though VI by 0.78.

8:06 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

8:05 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.

5:25 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:24 P.M. – The House received a communication from the Honorable Charles J. Fleischmann. Mr. Fleischmann submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.

H.R. 2112:: making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112as unfinished business.

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

5:23 P.M. – Mr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.

5:22 P.M. – Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 744 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:20 P.M. – Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 743 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:13 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.

5:12 P.M. – Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 741 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:10 P.M. – Mr. Lance raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 740 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:03 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.

5:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Stearns amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 436).

4:58 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 435).

4:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 434).

4:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 433).

4:46 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 432).

4:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Foxx amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 431).

4:40 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 430).

4:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 429).

4:33 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 428).

4:30 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 427).

4:27 P.M. – On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 426).

4:23 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 425).

4:21 P.M. – On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 424).

4:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 423).

4:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Farr amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 422).

4:08 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 421).

4:03 P.M. – MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those affected by the tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011.

4:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 420).

3:34 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

3:33 P.M. – By unanimous consent, the Lummis amendment was withdrawn.

3:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment to make sundry changes to Section 739.

3:04 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:02 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to limit the number of motor vehicles purchased to 231, all which must be for replacement only.

2:56 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:48 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Stearns.

An amendment to reduce the amount appropriated to the Center for Tobacco Products by $392 million dollars and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

2:47 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:32 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants and apply the savings of $180 million to the Spending Reduction Account.

2:31 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:16 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment to reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $940,198,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

2:15 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:59 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment to reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $100 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:58 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun(GA) amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:56 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Foreign Agricultural Service account by $175 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:55 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $82,500,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

By unanimous consent, the Foxx amendment was withdrawn.

1:40 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $82,500,000 million.

1:39 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun(GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun(GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:31 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $604 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:29 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

1:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 11 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Rural Housing Assistance Grants by $20,480,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:21 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:13 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:12 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment to increase funding in the Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Program Account and the Rural Business Program account by $100,000,000 and reducing the the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $100,000,000.

1:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

1:05 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 10 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Watershed Rehabilition Program by $15,000,000 and applying the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:03 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.

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

12:34 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. today.

12:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Phil Hoskins, Higher Ground Baptist Church, Kingsport, TennesseeThe House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.

11:23 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00 A.M. – MORNING HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.The Speaker designated the Honorable Richard B. Nugent to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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what is Congress doing: the Republican led House – the Senate

06/09/2011 Nativegrl77

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

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.782, the Economic Development Act.There are several amendments pending to S.782. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

The time until 2:15pm today will be equally divided and controlled between Senators Boxer and Snowe, or their designees, for debate on the Snowe amendment #390 (regulatory reform).

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 2:15pm today), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote in relation to the Snowe amendment #390. The vote will be subject to a 60-vote threshold. No amendments, points of order, or motions are in order to the Snowe amendment prior to the vote, other than budget points of order and the applicable motions to waive and the amendment will not be divisible.

There will be no further roll call votes today.

Senator Coburn filed cloture on amendment #436 (436, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit).

The following amendments are currently pending to S.782, the Economic Development Act:
-DeMint amendment #394 (to repeal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act)
-Paul amendment #414 (to increase debt limit by $2.406 trillion)
-Cardin amendment #407 (prohibition on interest charges for on-time principal payments)
-Merkley amendment #428 (mortgage servicing)
-Kohl amendment #389 (NOPEC)
-Hutchison amendment #423 (delay implementation of health care reform until pending lawsuits are resolved)
-Portman amendment ##417 (inclusion of application to independent regulatory agencies)
-Portman amendment #418 (Unfunded Mandates Reform Act)
-McCain amendment #411 (prohibit Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps/storage facilities)
-McCain amendment #412(repeal of Davis-Bacon wage requirements)
-Merkley amendment #440 (Energy Efficient Loan Program)
-Coburn amendment #436, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit) *cloture filed on this amendment
-Brown (MA) amendment #405 (repeal imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities)
-Inhofe amendment #430 (reduce the amounts appropriated for EDA)
-Inhofe amendment #438 (regulatory assessment)
-Merkley amendment #427 (technical correction to the HUBZone designation process)
-McCain 2nd degree amendment #441 (to prohibit federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities) to Coburn amendment #436, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit).

The Senate is now in a period of morning business.

Votes:
87: Snowe amendment #390: (regulatory reform)(60-vote threshold);
Not Agreed To: 53-46

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on June 9, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 9, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

10:32 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 13, 2011.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

10:30 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Doctor Alan Kieran.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate

06/08/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 9:30amEt June 8, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the time 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.Following morning business on Wednesday, June 8th, the Senate will resume consideration of S.782, the Economic Development Revitalization Act, with the time until 2pm equally divided between the proponents and opponents of the Tester amendment #392 regarding swipe fees.At 2:00pm, the Durbin amendment #393 will be withdrawn and the Senate will conduct a roll call vote in relation to the Tester amendment #392. The amendment will be subject to a 60-vote threshold. No amendments, motions or points of order in order prior to the vote other than budget points of order and the applicable motions to waive are in order.

The following amendments are currently pending to S.782, the Economic Development Act:
– McConnell for Snowe amendment #390 (regulatory reform)
– DeMint amendment #394 (to repeal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act)
-Paul amendment #414 (to increase debt limit by $2.406 trillion)
-Cardin amendment #407 (prohibition on interest charges for on-time principal payments)
– Merkley amendment #428 (mortgage servicing)

Votes:
86: Tester amendment #392: (swipe fees) (60-vote threshold);
Not Agreed To: 54-45

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S.Res.205, designating the period beginning on June 19, 2011, and ending on June 25, 2011, as “Polycystic Kidney Awareness Week”, and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and the impact such disease has on patients.Adopted S.Res.206, designating June 20, 2011 as American Eagle Day.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on June 9, 2011.