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the Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 13,2011

 Following any Leader remarks, 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 with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees prior to the cloture vote on S.1323.

The filing deadline for all 2nd degree amendments to S.1323 is 10:00am on Wednesday, July 14th.

There will be up to 2 roll call votes at approximately 10:30am Wednesday. The first roll call vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1323, the sense of the Senate bill on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. If cloture is not invoked, there will be a 2nd roll call vote immediately on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.

10:44am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit.

 10:40am the Senate will conduct up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit

– And if cloture is not invoked on S.1323, on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.

VOTES …

10:44am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. Not invoked: 51-49

At 11:10 am the Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 2055 MilCon Appropriations. Invoked: 89-11.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 13, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:20 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2011.

Mr. Luetkemeyer moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

9:17 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.

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

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.

9:13 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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 47 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment No. 47 printed in the Congressional Record to zero out the $250,000 appropriation for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission and to apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

9:01 P.M. –

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

8:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Shimkus amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Shimkus.

An amendment to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and increase the Nuclear Regulatory Commission account for the Yucca Mountain license application by the same amount.

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

8:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fortenberry amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Fortenberry.

An amendment to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $35 million and increase the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by the same amount.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 64 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 64 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $2.5 million and increases the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.

8:39 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.

8:36 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 48 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 48 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the funds for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program.

8:34 P.M. –

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

8:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Schiff.

An amendment to increase the amount appropriated for carrying out the research activities authorized by the America COMPETES Act by $79,640,000 and reduce the Departmental Administration account for the Department of Energy by the same amount.

8:20 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Heck amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Heck.

An amendment to provide $2.5 million to the State of Nevada for the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository.

8:12 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.

8:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 43 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 43 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Science account under the Department of Energy by $820,488,000 and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.

8:05 P.M. –

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

7:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce amendment No. 68 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Royce.

An amendment numbered 68 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Science account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.

7:51 P.M. –

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

7:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment No. 65 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 65 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Science account under the Department of Energy by $42,665,000 and reduce the Weapons Activities account under the National Nuclear Security Administration by the same amount.

7:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.

7:33 P.M. –

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

7:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.

An amendment to increase the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account under the Department of Energy by $41 million and reduce the account for Departmental Administration under the Department of Energy by $21 million and reduce the account for Departmental Administration under the National Nuclear Security Administration by $20 million.

7:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.

7:21 P.M. –

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

7:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Matheson amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Matheson.

An amendment to increase the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and reduce the Weapons Activities account under the National Nuclear Security Administration by the same amount.

7:14 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the McKinley amendment was withdrawn.

7:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McKinley amendment No. 25 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. McKinley.

An amendment numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $39 million and reduce the Science account by $39 million.

7:03 P.M. –

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

6:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 57 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Rehberg.

An amendment numbered 57 printed in the Congressional Record to increase and reduce necessary expenses for the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $2,200,000.

6:56 P.M. –

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

6:55 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2018:

to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 184 (Roll no. 573).

6:48 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 238 (Roll no. 572).

6:31 P.M. –

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

6:23 P.M. –

Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney 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 retain EPA’s authority to set water pollution standards and review permits when pollutants are being discharged into waters that are a source of public drinking water.

Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.

6:22 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.

6:21 P.M. –

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2018.

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 254 (Roll no. 571).

6:17 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Carnahan amendment Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 247 (Roll no. 570).

6:13 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 237 (Roll no. 569).

6:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 240 (Roll no. 568).

6:05 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 231 (Roll no. 567).

6:01 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Capito amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 – 152 (Roll no. 566).

5:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 252 (Roll no. 565).

5:21 P.M. –

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

5:20 P.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.

4:27 P.M. –

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

H.R. 2018:

to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes

4:26 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2018 as unfinished business.

4:25 P.M. –

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

Mr. Gibbs moved that the Committee now rise.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carnahan amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carnahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carnahan amendment No. 10.

Amendment offered by Mr. Carnahan.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-144 to restrict the application of the bill if a major disaster had been declared in the area due to flooding within the last five years, or the waters in question had contributed to such a declaration.

4:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 9.

Amendment offered by Mr. Blumenauer.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-144 to exclude from coverage under the bill, any waters that EPA determines provide flood protection for communities, are a valuable fish and wildlife habitat that provides benefits to the economy, or are coastal recreational waters.

4:10 P.M. –

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

4:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 8.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-144 to clarify that nothing in the bill can limit the EPA Administrator’s authority to regulate a pipeline that crosses a streambed.

4:05 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.

3:58 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report to 112-144 to align federal funding with the scope of federal clean water regulations.

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

3:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.

3:50 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-144 to exclude from this act permit holders who are on the significant non-compliance list.

On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

3:49 P.M. –

Hanabusa amendment modified by unanimous consent.

3:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.

3:44 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Hanabusa.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-144 to require the Administrator of the EPA to submit to Congress within one year and then annually thereafter, a report on any increase in waterborne pathogenic microorganisms (including protozoa, viruses, bacteria, and parasites), toxic chemicals, or toxic metals (such as lead and mercury) in waters regulated by a State under the provisions of H.R. 2018, including any amendments to the bill.

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

3:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capito amendment.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Capito.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-144 to require the EPA to analyze the impact of certain covered actions on employment levels and economic activity and require public notice and a hearing in those instances where a covered action has more than a de minimis impact on employment or economic activity in any given state.

3:31 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-144 to allow the EPA to continue to have the authority to set standards for NPDES Permit programs by striking section 2.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-144 to strike all after the enacting clause.

2:28 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2018.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 347 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2018 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 347.

H. Res. 347:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 – 171 (Roll no. 564).

2:01 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H.Res. 347 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.

1:07 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 347:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes

1:06 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 347, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a vote by the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.

1:05 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 347.

12:23 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:03 P.M. –

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

12:02 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Quigley 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 13.

10:52 A.M. –

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

10:02 A.M. –

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

10:01 A.M. –

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

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate 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 12th.
    • 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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The Senate re-Convenes on 7/11/2011 @2pmET

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1323.

The next roll call vote will be at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, July 11, 2011 on the motion to proceed to S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

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

2:25 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

1:26 P.M. –

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

1:24 P.M. –

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

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

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.

1:23 P.M. –

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

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.

12:45 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2354.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 337 and Rule XVIII.

12:44 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2354 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 337.

12:43 P.M. –

MEMBERS TO PERFORM DUTIES OF THE CHAIR – Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that the Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period from August 8, 2011, through September 6, 2011, as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. Agreed to without objection.

12:42 P.M. –

Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 8, 2011, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 340:

providing for consideration of the bill ( 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

12:10 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 269 – 146 (Roll no. 533).

12:04 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 340, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 2219:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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: 336 – 87 (Roll no. 532).

11:55 A.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 234 (Roll no. 531).

11:38 A.M. –

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

11:30 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barrow 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 increase funds for the Department of Defense-Wide Yellow Ribbon Program by $200 million.

Mr. Barrow moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

11:29 A.M. –

The House adopted the amendments en gross 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.

11:28 A.M. –

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2219.

On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Young (FL) moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

11:23 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 251 (Roll no. 530).

11:19 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 113 – 307 (Roll no. 529).

11:16 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Huelskamp amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 184 (Roll no. 528).

11:11 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 100 – 321 (Roll no. 527).

11:05 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 118 – 295 (Roll no. 526).

11:01 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 39 – 380 (Roll no. 525).

10:35 A.M. –

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

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

10:29 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Kucinich.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for military operations in or against Libya except under a declaration of war against Libya pursuant to clause 11 in section 8 of article I of the Constitution.

10:28 A.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 337:

providing for consideration of the bill ( 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

10:25 A.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

10:01 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 337.

10:00 A.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 340:

providing for consideration of the bill ( 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

9:59 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 340, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

9:19 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 340.

Considered as privileged matter.

9:04 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:03 A.M. –

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

9:02 A.M. –

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

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- the Republican led House defunds – the Senate


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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The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET May 10, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the next 30 minutes.

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

At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #61, the nomination of Edward Milton Chen, of CA, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of California.

There will be 3 hours of debate on the Chen nomination, with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 5:15pm), the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the Chen nomination.

There will be no further roll call votes today.

Votes:

68: Confirmation of the nomination of Edward Milton Chen, of CA, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of California;

Confirmed: 56-42.

Unanimous Consent:

adopted S.Con.Res.16, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the CVC for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha

adopted S.Res.178, expressing support for the designation of May1, 2011, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.

 

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 10, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:52 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

H.R. 1229: to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico

7:51 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.

7:50 P.M. – On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Lamborn moved that the Committee rise.

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

7:44 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 11.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 11 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike section 207 of the bill which pertains to limitations on attorneys’ fees.

7:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:36 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 10.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to amend bill to emphasize quality of court decisions instead of speed of court decisions.

7:35 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

7:24 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Deutch.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike section 202 of H.R. 1229, so that states outside of the 5th Circuit can have their courts hear civil actions relating to energy projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

7:23 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

7:16 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 8.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to require a detailed description of the extent to which and by when any oil found on the leased property will decrease the price of crude oil and at the pump for hardworking Americans.

7:15 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

7:14 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

7:13 P.M. – Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 257.

H.R. 1229: to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico

7:12 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.

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

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the Committee rise.

7:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the Markey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 237 (Roll no. 301).

7:04 P.M. – On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 240 (Roll no. 300).

6:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 245 (Roll no. 299).

6:34 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

6:30 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 7.

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to lift timeline requirements if the agency lacks an adequate budget or lacks staff expertise to properly review permits.

6:29 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

6:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike a provision in the underlying bill that would “deem” drilling permits approved after 60 days even if the necessary safety and environmental reviews have not be completed. The amendment leaves in place a timeline for approving drilling permits, but prevents permits from being “deemed” approved before the safety review has been completed.

6:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hanabusa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Ms. Hanabusa demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

6:07 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Hanabusa.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to state that the Secretary shall not issue an offshore drilling permit without certifying that the applicant has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operations; and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario.

6:06 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:54 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Markey.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to implement basic offshore drilling safety reforms recommended by the independent BP spill commission. The Commission found that the root causes of the BP spill were “systematic” and could have been prevented. The Markey amendment would set specific new minimum standards for blow-out preventers, cementing and well design.

5:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:46 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to implement the Commission’s recommendation by requiring that in reviewing a drilling permit, the Secretary consult with an independent drilling safety organization not affiliated with the oil industry trade association.

5:45 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment no. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:35 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment no. 1.

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to require safety review of permits to take into consideration all applicable safety, environmental and fisheries laws.

5:33 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

5:32 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1016: to measure the progress of relief, recovery, reconstruction, and development efforts in Haiti following the earthquake of January 12, 2010, and for other purposes

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

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

5:06 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1016.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

5:05 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

H.R. 1229: to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico

5:04 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.

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

Mr. Lamborn moved that the committee rise.

4:01 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1229.

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 to H. Res. 245 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230 shall each be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. In each case, the previous question shall be considered as ordered and in each case, a motion to recommit, with or without instructions is allowed.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 245.

4:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 10.

2:14 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

2:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:01 P.M. – ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Nevada, Mr. Heller, the whole number of the House is 432.

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

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 9, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.: That the Senate added an additional conferee to H.R. 658.

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

2:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Jane Wood, Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Rockville, Maryland.

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

12:06 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:01 P.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:00 P.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Graves to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.