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Congress: the Republican led House … the Senate works on HR1249, the America Invents Act


The Senate will convene at 9:30am on Thursday, September 8, 2011. 

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with
Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the
Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final
half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1249,
the America Invents Act.

At approximately 4:00pm, there will be up to 4 roll call votes in relation to
the following:

Sessions #600(strike Section 37 regarding patent
term extensions);

Cantwell #595 (transitional program for covered
business method patents)

Coburn #599 (PTO public enterprise fund); and

Passage of H.R.1249, as amended, if amended.

Senators will gather at 6:30pm in the Senate Chamber to proceed as body to
the House of Representatives for the Joint Session at 7:00pm.

Following the Joint Session, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to
proceed to Calendar #153, S.J.Res.25, a joint resolution relating to the
disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit
(McConnell and others).

In addition, there will be a 5th roll call vote following the Joint
Session with the President this evening on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.25,
a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of
authority to increase the debt limit (McConnell and others).  Senator Reid
announced this morning that if the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.25 is
successful, the Senate will debate and complete action on the joint resolution
during Friday’s session of the Senate.

VOTES

4:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sessions amendment #600 (patent
term extensions) Not Agreed to: 47-51

4:37pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cantwell amendment #595
(transitional program for covered business method patents) Not Agreed to:
13-85-1(Present)

4:59pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Coburn
amendment #599 (PTO public enterprise fund)

7:50pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.25,
a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of
authority to increase the debt limit (McConnell and others); Not Agreed to:
45-52

Adopted H.Con.Res.67, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Adopted S.Con.Res.28, A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the
Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd
Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service, United States
Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

Adopted S.Res.259, Designating September 9, 2011 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorders Awareness Day

Adopted S.Con.260, Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the
dedication of the Shenandoah National Park.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:47  P.M. –  The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 9, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the message of the President be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and be ordered printed as a House document (H.Doc. 112-51). The motion was agreed to.

7:46  P.M. –  The House was called to order.JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED – The Speaker declared the Joint Session of the two Houses dissolved.

6:43  P.M. –  JOINT SESSION – The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.

3:47  P.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now recess pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule 1 for the purpose of receiving in joint session the President of the United States. The next meeting is scheduled for  6:35 P.M. today.

H.R. 2218:
to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 

3:46  P.M. –  Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leavingH.R. 2218as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

3:45  P.M. –  Mr. Kline moved that the Committee now rise.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:34  P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) Part A amendment No. 8.Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to strike subparagraph (d) of subsection (6) of Sec. (9) which is part of the definition of `high quality charter schools.’ Would strike the following language: `(D) has demonstrated success in increasing student academic achievement for the subgroups of students described in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v)(II).’

3:33  P.M. –  POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kline demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:24  P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt Part A amendment No. 7.Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to encourage the Secretary of Education to include a priority for green school building practices in the application for states to ensure that federal investment in charter school facilities would be energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

3:23  P.M. –  On agreeing to the Moore amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:15  P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) Part A amendment No. 6.Amendment offered by Ms. Moore.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to strike `governor of a state’ from the definition of `state entity’ on page 20, thus removing Governors’ eligibility to apply for federal grant funding to oversee charter school operations in their states.

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

3:09  P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) Part A amendment No. 5.Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to promote innovation and quality in charter schools by adding a priority to states that allow charter school authorizers besides local educational agencies.

3:08  P.M. –  On agreeing to the Lujan amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:06  P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Part A amendment No. 4.Amendment offered by Mr. Lujan.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to add to the requirement that applicants include in their application a description of how a charter school program would share best and promising practices between charter schools and other public schools, by including in that description how they would share best practices in instruction and professional development in technology, engineering, and math education where appropriate.

3:05  P.M. –  On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:59  P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen Part A amendment No. 3.Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to change the duration of Subgrants in the Grant Limitations Section from 5 years to 3 years to allow successful and eligible operating schools to replicate and expand faster. The school must demonstrate successful operation data for no less than 3 years.

On agreeing to the Davis (CA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:55  P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davis (CA) Part A amendment No. 2.Amendment offered by Mrs. Davis (CA).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to add to the purpose section ofH.R. 2218the importance of innovation in public education to prepare students to compete in the global economy.

2:54  P.M. –  On agreeing to the Kline amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:46  P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kline Part A amendment No. 1.Amendment offered by Mr. Kline.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to make technical and clarifying corrections to the bill as reported out of Committee. Would make additional policy changes to improve the Charter School Program, including provisions regarding parent input, annual grants, education for at-risk students, diverse charter school models, transportation needs, high quality applicants, and school lunch participants.

2:06  P.M. –  GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate onH.R. 2218.The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant toH. Res. 392and Rule XVIII.

2:05  P.M. –  Rule provides for consideration ofH.R. 2218andH.R. 1892each with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.Considered under the provisions of ruleH. Res. 392.

H. Res. 392:
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2218) to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1892) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes 

2:04  P.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 163(Roll no. 694).

1:57  P.M. –  On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 176(Roll no. 693).

12:40 P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 392.

12:35 P.M. –  Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 395:
electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives 

12:34 P.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

12:33 P.M. –  Considered as privileged matter.

12:32 P.M. –  The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the provisions granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the house that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 8, 2011 at 9:27 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to H.Con.Res. 74.

12:03 P.M. –  ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

12:02 P.M. –  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Chu to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:01 P.M. –  The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:00 P.M. –  Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Clark Johnson, First Southern Baptist Church, Topeka, KansasThe House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.

10:55 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 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 Daniel Webster 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 considers HR2055


The Senate Convened at  9:30amET July 20, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour 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 first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.
  • At noon, Senator Johnson (SD) will be recognized to make a motion to table the Vitter amendment #586 (no funds expended at a higher rate than the budget resolution for 2012). Therefore, Senators should expect a roll call vote in relation to the Vitter amendment around noon on Wednesday.
  • The Senate hopes to complete action on the Military Construction Appropriations bill.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill:

  • McCain amendment #553 (eliminates $10M for the Energy Conservation Investment Program)
  • Johnson-Kirk amendment #556 (Arlington Cemetery report), as modified
  • Vitter amendment #568 (no funds expended at a higher rate than the budget resolution for 2012)
  • Wyden amendment #570 (closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot in OR)
  • Coburn amendment #564 (Agent Orange)

Addtional Amendments

The Ayotte amendment #575 (next-generation technologies),

 the Boxer amendment #577 (funding for DoDEA school),

 Hutchison amendment #562 (US Africa Command headquarters) and Hutchison amendment #563 (milcon project in Germany) are pending to H.R.2055, the Military Construction Appropriations bill.

VOTES

5:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.2055, the Military Construction Appropriations bill, as amended; Passed: 97-2

4:52pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Coburn amendment #564 (Agent Orange); tabled: 69-30

12:03 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Vitter amendment #586 (no funds expended at a higher rate than the budget resolution for 2012). Tabled: 69-30.

The Senate has entered into a unanimous consent agreement with respect to H.R.2055, the Military Construction Appropriations bill. As a result of this agreement, there will be up to 4 roll call votes at approximately 4:45pm in relation to the following:

– Ayotte amendment #575 (next-generation prosthetics) (possible voice vote)

– Boxer amendment #577 (DoDEA school funding)

– Coburn amendment #564 (Agent Orange)

– Passage of H.R.2055, as amended

There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote.

The details of the consent agreement are below.

By unanimous consent, the Johnson-Kirk amendment #556, will be modified further with the changes that are at the desk; Senator Warner will be added as a cosponsor to the Johnson-Kirk amendment; the pending amendments will be set aside and two amendments from Senator Hutchison be called up — #562 and #563, en bloc, and following the reporting of the Hutchison amendments, the following pending amendments will be agreed to:

– Johnson-Kirk #556, as further modified;

– Wyden #570;

– Hutchison #562; and

– Hutchison #563.

Further, the pending McCain amendment #553 will be withdrawn; that no other amendments, motions or points of order will be in order other than motions to table or budget points of order and the applicable motions to waive; at 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a vote in relation to the following amendments in the order listed below:

– Ayotte #575;

– Boxer #577; and

– Coburn amendment #564.

There will be up to two minutes of debate equally divided between the votes; upon disposition of the Coburn amendment, the substitute amendment, as amended, will be agreed to; the bill will be read a third time and the Senate will proceed to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended; and the motions to reconsider will be considered made and laid upon the table.

Finally, that upon passage, the Senate will insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair will be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate with a ratio of 9 to 8.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 20, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:49 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

3:47 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

H.J. Res. 66:
approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 

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

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

3:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 66.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.

3:23 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

3:22 P.M. – Mr. Wolf filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2596.

H.R. 2553:
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes 

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 – 177 (Roll no. 611).

3:12 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 233 (Roll no. 610).

2:41 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit air carriers from charging a fee for four or fewer items of baggage checked by a member of the Armed Forces who is traveling in scheduled air transportation on official military duty. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

2:40 P.M. – Mr. Rahall moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.

Mr. Rahall of West Virginia moved to recommit the bill, H.R. 2553, to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: � At the end of the bill, add the following: � SEC. 7. BAGGAGE FEES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. ***

2:39 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:39 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2553.

1:38 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2553with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357.

H. Res. 357:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes 

1:36 P.M. – On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 178 (Roll no. 609).Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:29 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.Res. 357 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 357:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes 

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 183 (Roll no. 608).

12:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 357.

12:25 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.

12:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:01 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bucshon 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.

12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 20.

11:07 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 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 Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Meet Senator Daniel Webster ******


Mr. Webster like so many of his fellow Republicans seems to be apart of the repeal replace and eliminate social services like Tchers,Police,Firefighters group if they gain control of Congress …below is from his official website …

Sanctity of Life

  • As affirmed in the Declaration of Independence, the right to life is our first right.  Daniel Webster would support legislation that the Constitutional protections of life and liberty extend to the unborn.
  • Dan would oppose any use of public revenues to promote or perform abortions or to support organizations that promote or perform abortions.

Immigration

  • The greatness of America is based on the American dream– liberty and opportunity, a dream that is made possible by the laws of the land.  Condoning illegal immigration through amnesty or allowing it through passive enforcement destroys the very values that attract immigrants to our nation.
  • Fixing illegal immigration starts by securing our borders and strengthening existing penalties for people entering the country illegally.  The federal government must remove incentives for illegal immigrants and strengthen penalties for employers who hire them.
  • While immigration is a best treated as a federal issue, Daniel Webster supports the right of states like Arizona to enact such laws as necessary to protect their state.

Second Amendment

  • Endorsed by the NRA with a lifetime A+ rating.
  • Daniel Webster believes in the individual, Constitutional right to keep and bear arms and will strongly oppose any attempt to curtail, tax, or impede the free and robust exercise of that right.