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the Senate Convenes: 11:00amET December 31, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the chair. A caucus meeting is still expected this evening.

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Last Floor Action:
9:01:07 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:00:23 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:29 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:01:07 A.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:41:49 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

10:00:09 A.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 31.

10:00:18 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

10:01:41 A.M.

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

10:01:45 A.M.

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

10:01:54 A.M.

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

10:27:14 A.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

10:27:25 A.M.

S. 3454

Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3454 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”

10:27:58 A.M.

S. 3454

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:28:05 A.M.

S. 3454

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3454.

10:57:34 A.M.

S. 3454

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (MI) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

10:58:54 A.M.

H.R. 6612

Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6612 — “To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.”

10:59:13 A.M.

H.R. 6612

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:59:19 A.M.

H.R. 6612

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6612.

11:19:47 A.M.

H.R. 6612

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Edwards objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:21:18 A.M.

H.R. 443

Mr. Young (AK) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:21:38 A.M.

H.R. 443

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 443.

11:23:26 A.M.

H.R. 443

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Grijalva objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:24:23 A.M.

H.R. 2076

Mr. Gowdy moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:24:47 A.M.

H.R. 2076

>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2076.

11:44:57 A.M.

H.R. 2076

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:45:31 A.M.

S. 3666

>Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3666 — “To amend the Animal Welfare Act to modify the definition of “exhibitor”.”

11:46:01 A.M.

S. 3666

Considered under suspension of the rules.

11:46:02 A.M.

S. 3666

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3666.

11:51:14 A.M.

S. 3666

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

11:51:21 A.M.

S. 3666

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

11:51:58 A.M.

H.R. 6364

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:52:09 A.M.

H.R. 6364

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6364.

12:04:45 P.M.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 114, S. 140, S. 264, S. 499, S. 970, S. 1047, S. 1421, S. 1478, S. 2015, S. 3250, S. 3563, S. 3715, H.R. 3263, H.R. 3641, and H.R. 4073.

12:06:20 P.M.

H.R. 6364

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Norton objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:06:57 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 145 — “Calling for universal condemnation of the North Korean missile launch of December 12, 2012.”

12:07:10 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:07:12 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 145.

12:18:41 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:19:03 P.M.

H. Res. 134

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 134 — “Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.”

12:19:46 P.M.

H. Res. 134

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:19:47 P.M.

H. Res. 134

<DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.

12:33:42 P.M.

H. Res. 134

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Engel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:34:05 P.M.

H. Res. 834

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 834 — “Urging the governments of Europe and the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, and urging the President to provide information about Hizballah to the European allies of the United States and to support the Government of Bulgaria in investigating the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas.”

12:34:19 P.M.

H. Res. 834

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:34:20 P.M.

H. Res. 834

<>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 834.

12:57:08 P.M.

H. Res. 834

were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:57:46 P.M.

H. Res. 193

>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 193 — “Calling on the new Government of Egypt to honor the rule of law and immediately return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.”

12:57:59 P.M.

H. Res. 193

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:58:00 P.M.

H. Res. 193

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 193.

1:07:38 P.M.

H. Res. 193

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

1:07:41 P.M.

H. Res. 193

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

1:07:44 P.M.

H. Res. 193

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

1:08:20 P.M.

H.R. 6649

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6649 — “To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.”

1:08:28 P.M.

H.R. 6649

Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:08:30 P.M.

H.R. 6649

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6649.

1:37:06 P.M.

H.R. 6649

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

1:37:10 P.M.

H.R. 6649

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

1:37:58 P.M.

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

5:44:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 31.
5:44:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:45:24 P.M.	S. 3454	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3454 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”
6:09:21 P.M.	S. 3454	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 – 29 (Roll no. 652).
6:09:22 P.M.	S. 3454	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 6612	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6612 — “To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.”
6:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 6612	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 653).
6:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 6612	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 6364	Considered as unfinished business.
6:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 6364	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 401 – 5 (Roll no. 654).
6:25:32 P.M.	H.R. 6364	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:42 P.M.		Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on January 1. Agreed to without objection.
6:25:50 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:25:51 P.M.		Mr. Duffy moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:25:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:55 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 1, 2013.

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the Senate Convenes: 1:00pmET December 30, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #518, the nomination of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (as early as 2:00pm), there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General (majority vote threshold) and
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #518, Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (60-vote threshold).
Upon disposition of the Galante nomination, the Senate will recess for one hour to allow for caucus meetings

There will now be up to 60 minutes for debate prior to a series of 2 roll call votes. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 2:05pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the following nominations:

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General (majority vote threshold) and

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #518, Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (60-vote threshold).

Following the votes, the Senate will recess in order to accommodate the caucus meetings. The Democratic caucus meeting will begin at 3pm.

2:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be Assistant Attorney General (majority-vote threshold);

Confirmed: 64-26

2:40pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (60-affirmative vote threshold);

Confirmed: 69-24

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the chair.

The Senate has reconvened and is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes today. Roll call votes are possible tomorrow. We will convene at 11am and hope to have more information regarding the schedule then.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General; Confirmed: 64-26

2) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #518, Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Confirmed: 69-24

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Energy Committee and Passed the following:

S.2015, Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act

S.3563, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project.

Passed the following Energy bills:

H.R.3263 Lake Thunderbird

H.R.3641 Pinnacles National Park

H.R.4073 Pikes Peak

S.264 Natchez Trace conveyance, with committee amendment

S.2015 Powell Shooting Range

S.3563 Pilot Project Renaming

S.1047 Leadville Mine Drainage

S.1421 Peace Corps Memorial

S.1478 Minuteman Missile NHP

S.499 Bonneville Unit

S.970 White Clay Creek WSR

S.140 Sleeping Bear Dunes

S.114 San Antonio Missions, with committee substitute and floor amdt. to committee substitute

Passed S.970, White Clay Creek by voice vote.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.459, theFederal Reserve Transparency Act of 2012. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 31, 2012.

2:00:02 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

2:00:34 P.M.

>NOTIFICATION OF REASSEMBLY – The Chair laid before the House the text of the formal notification sent to Members on Thursday, December 27, 2012, of the reassembly of the House.

2:01:06 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:02:08 P.M.

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

2:02:11 P.M.

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

2:02:32 P.M.

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

2:14:37 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 28, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 5949 without amendment.

2:14:50 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 28, 2012 at 9:50 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2338, H.R. 3892, H.R. 3869, H.R. 4389, H.R. 6260, H.R. 6379, H.R. 6587, and S. 3667.

2:15:27 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 6014, H.R. 6620, and S. 3454. The message also stated that the Senate had passed H.R. 6621, with amendment; H.R. 1, with amendments; and H.R. 1464, with amendments.

2:15:44 P.M.

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

4:30:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 30.
4:30:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
4:31:10 P.M.	H.R. 4057	Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:31:22 P.M.	H.R. 4057	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4057.
4:45:26 P.M.	H.R. 4057	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Michaud objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
4:46:00 P.M.	S. 3202	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3202 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes.”
4:46:00 P.M.	S. 3202	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:02 P.M.	S. 3202	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3202.
5:00:49 P.M.	S. 3202	<action_description>rules. Mr. Miller (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:02:03 P.M.	H.R. 6328	<action_description>Mr. Bilirakis moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:02:22 P.M.	H.R. 6328	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6328.
5:13:48 P.M.	H.R. 6328	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilirakis objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>Mr. Terry moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:14:32 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4212.
5:27:45 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hochul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:28:38 P.M.	S. 3472	<action_description>Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3472 — “To amend the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to provide improvements to such Act.”
5:28:50 P.M.	S. 3472	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:28:53 P.M.	S. 3472	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3472.
5:55:22 P.M.	S. 3472	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:56:17 P.M.	H.R. 6029	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:56:31 P.M.	H.R. 6029	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6029.
6:02:29 P.M.	H.R. 6029	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:02:52 P.M.	H.R. 6621	Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
6:02:58 P.M.	H.R. 6621	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6621.
6:07:59 P.M.	H.R. 6621	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:08:39 P.M.	S. 3331	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3331 — “To provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards, and for other purposes.”
6:08:53 P.M.	S. 3331	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:08:56 P.M.	S. 3331	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3331.
6:14:04 P.M.	S. 3331	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:14:20 P.M.	H.R. 3159	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3159 — “To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes.”
6:14:33 P.M.	H.R. 3159	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:14:35 P.M.	H.R. 3159	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3159.
6:22:54 P.M.	H.R. 3159	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Connolly (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:23:24 P.M.	S. 2318	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2318 — “To authorize the Secretary of State to pay a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals, and for other purposes.”
6:23:37 P.M.	S. 2318	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:23:39 P.M.	S. 2318	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2318.
6:32:36 P.M.	S. 2318	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:32:51 P.M.	S.J. Res. 44	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. S.J. Res. 44 — “Granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.”
6:33:16 P.M.	S.J. Res. 44	>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:33:18 P.M.	S.J. Res. 44	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 44.
6:34:16 P.M.	S.J. Res. 44	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:34:42 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:35:19 P.M.	H.R. 3159	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3159 — “To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes.”
6:58:21 P.M.	H.R. 3159	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 0 (Roll no. 649).
6:58:24 P.M.	H.R. 3159	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 3159	>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:59:11 P.M.	H.R. 4057	Considered as unfinished business.
7:05:08 P.M.	H.R. 4057	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 – 3 (Roll no. 650).
7:05:09 P.M.	H.R. 4057	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:20 P.M.	S. 3202	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3202 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes.”
7:13:58 P.M.	S. 3202	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 – 0 (Roll no. 651).
7:13:59 P.M.	S. 3202	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:37 P.M.		Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Sunday, December 30, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
7:14:58 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:15:50 P.M.		>House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
8:20:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 30.
8:20:00 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 843.
8:21:09 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Tim Scott. Mr. Scott notified the house that he had notified the Governor of South Carolina of his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives effective January 2, 2013.
8:22:00 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:22:01 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:22:31 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 31, 2012.

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12/17/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET December 17,2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the emergency supplemental appropriations bill.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

Executive Calendar #833 Fernando M. Olguin, of CA, to be US District Judge for the Central District of California and
Executive Calendar #875 Thomas M. Durkin, of IL, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations. It is expected there will be a roll call vote on the confirmation of the Olguin nomination and a voice vote on confirmation of the Durkin nomination.

At 2pm today, there will be a moment of silence to honor the victims and their families of the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT.

At 5:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 votes on confirmation of the nominations listed below. We expect a voice vote on confirmation of the Olguin nomination and a roll call vote on confirmation of the Durkin nomination. – Executive Calendar #833 Fernando M. Olguin, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California; and – Executive Calendar #875 Thomas M. Durkin, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.

The Senate has begun consideration of H.R.1, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011. Senator Leahy, for Senator Inouye, offered a substitute amendment #3338 (the text of the Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations). Text and a summary of the amendment can be found on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s website (http://www.appropriations.senate.gov/). Senator Leahy, for Senator Inouye, then offered amendment #3339 (technical).

The Senate confirmed the nominations of Executive Calendar #833, Fernando M. Olguin, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, and Executive Calendar #875 Thomas M. Durkin, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, by voice vote.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1792, the Strengthening Investigations of Sex Offenders and Missing Children Act of 2011.

Passed S.1793, to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes with a Whitehouse substitute amendment.

Passed H.R.2076, to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a Whitehouse amendment.

Passed H.R.6223, To amend section 1059(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to clarify that a period of employment abroad by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security –related position in an executive or managerial capacity is to be counted as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of qualifying for naturalization, and for other purposes.

Passed S.3687, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, to designate certain Federal buildings, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Res.619, a resolution relative to the appointment of President pro tem – Senator Leahy.

Adopted S.Res.620, a resolution authorizing Senator Reid to administer the oath of office of President pro tem to Senator Leahy.

Adopted S.Res.621, a resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Discharged the HELP committee and passed S.3472, a bill to amend the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to provide improvements to such Act with a Landrieu substitute amendment.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #833, Fernando M. Olguin, of CA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California by voice vote.

Confirmed Executive Calendar #875, Thomas M. Durkin, of IL, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois by voice vote.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 17, 2012.

12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:05 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:02 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:35 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 17.
2:01:18 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:53 P.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Womack 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. Womack objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
2:03:26 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Altmire to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:39 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:46 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 13, 2012 at 4:14 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 3313.
2:13:37 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 14, 2012 at 11:32 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2045 and H.R. 6116 without amendment.
2:13:50 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on December 14, 2012, at 2:47 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits the District of Columbia’s FY 2013 Budget and Financial Plan.
2:14:38 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the District of Columbia Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget and Financial Plan – referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-157).
2:14:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:30:54 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 17.
4:30:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:31:16 P.M.	H.R. 4606	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4606 — “To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.”
4:31:35 P.M.	H.R. 4606	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:37 P.M.	H.R. 4606	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4606.
4:36:45 P.M.	H.R. 4606	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:37:00 P.M.	S. 3193	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3193 — “To make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.”
4:37:12 P.M.	S. 3193	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:37:18 P.M.	S. 3193	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3193.
4:41:33 P.M.	S. 3193	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:41:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:45 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 17.
6:31:44 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:06 P.M.	H.R. 4606	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4606 — “To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.”
7:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 4606	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 627).
7:00:53 P.M.	H.R. 4606	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:04:16 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting.
7:06:00 P.M.	S. 3193	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3193 — “To make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.”
7:12:33 P.M.	S. 3193	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 306 – 0 (Roll no. 628).
7:12:33 P.M.	S. 3193	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:51 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:30 P.M.	H. Res. 833	Mr. Kline asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:15:21 P.M.	H. Res. 833	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 833 — “Condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by this tragedy.”
7:15:24 P.M.	H. Res. 833	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 833.
7:30:59 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3687 and S. 3472.
7:31:00 P.M.	H. Res. 833	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 833.
8:37:59 P.M.	H. Res. 833	The previous question was ordered without objection.
8:38:04 P.M.	H. Res. 833	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
8:38:09 P.M.	H. Res. 833	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:38:47 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:44:36 P.M.		Ms. Pelosi moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:44:46 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:44:47 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 18, 2012.

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12/04/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET December 4, 2012

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session with the time until 12:00pm equally divided and controlled between Senators Kerry and Lugar or their designees.

At 12:00pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the Resolution of Advise and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Following the vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
All time during adjournment, morning business, Executive Session, and recess will count post-cloture on S.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act.

12:06pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

2/3rds of those present and voting not having voted in the affirmative, the resolution is Not Agreed to: 61-38

The following amendments to S.3254, NDAA, have been agreed to by consent:

– Kyl #2927, as modified (National Nuclear Security Administration)

– Akaka #3019 (state trade and export promotion grant program)

– Toomey #3062 (GAO reports)

– Brown (OH) #3113, as modified (HUB Zones)

– Rubio #3175, as modified (Ticonderoga class cruisers)

– Carper #3241 (GAO Mandates Revision Act)

– Carper #3242 (Improper payments)

– Thune #3277, as modified (SoS spectrum reallocation)

– Moran #3285, as modified (conference/convention reports)

– Bennet #3226, as modified (troop to teacher program enhancements)

– Hatch #3117, as modified (air logistics for system program managers)

The managers of the bill are working on an agreement to complete action on the Defense bill this afternoon.

4:41pm The Senate began a roll call vote on McCain #3262, as modified (reports on Syria)’Agreed to: 92-6

5:07pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.3254, National Defense Authorization Act, as amended;Passed: 98-0

The Defense Authorization bill passed the Senate 98-0.

Following the vote, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #552, H.R.6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Adoption of the Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; 2/3rds of those present and voting not having voted in the affirmative, the resolution was Not Agreed to: 61-38

2) McCain amendment #3262, as modified (Syria) to S.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act; Agreed to: 92-6

3) Passage of S.3254, as amended; Passed: 98-0

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Agriculture Committee and passed S.1947, a bill to prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture and for other purposes with a Blumenthal amendment by voice vote.

Adopted S.Res.543, a resolution to express the sense of the Senate on international parental child abduction with a committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote.

Completed the rule 14 process of H.R.6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2012.

10:00:31 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:36 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:01 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:43:22 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:27 P.M.		>The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
12:00:47 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Glen Bohannon, College Acres Baptist Church, Wilmington, North Carolina
12:02:05 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Walz 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. Walz demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:03:36 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:37 P.M.		CALL OF THE PRIVATE CALENDAR – Pursuant to clause 1(a) of rule XIII, the Chair announced that the call of the Private Calendar was in order on this day and would be considered after one minute speeches.
12:05:43 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.
12:28:41 P.M.	H.R. 1857	Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 1857 — “For the relief of Bartosz Kumor.”
12:28:59 P.M.	H.R. 1857	On passage Passed without objection.
12:29:03 P.M.	H.R. 1857	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 824	Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 824 — “For the relief of Daniel Wachira.”
12:29:20 P.M.	H.R. 824	On passage Passed without objection.
12:29:25 P.M.	H.R. 824	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:26 P.M.	H.R. 823	Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 823 — “For the relief of Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas.”
12:29:41 P.M.	H.R. 823	On passage Passed without objection.
12:29:44 P.M.	H.R. 823	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:45 P.M.	H.R. 794	Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 794 — “For the relief of Allan Bolor Kelley.”
12:30:00 P.M.	H.R. 794	On passage Passed without objection.
12:30:02 P.M.	H.R. 794	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:04 P.M.	H.R. 357	Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 357 — “For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic.”
12:30:18 P.M.	H.R. 357	On passage Passed without objection.
12:30:19 P.M.	H.R. 357	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:31 P.M.	H.R. 316	<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 316 — “For the relief of Esther Karinge.”
12:30:35 P.M.	H.R. 316	On passage Passed without objection.
12:30:36 P.M.	H.R. 316	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:38 P.M.	S. 285	Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.
12:31:04 P.M.	S. 285	By request of Mr. Smith (TX) the House passed over the measure without prejudice.
12:31:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:31:31 P.M.	H.R. 6582	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6582 — “To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, and to make technical corrections to existing Federal energy efficiency laws to allow American manufacturers to remain competitive.”
12:32:08 P.M.	H.R. 6582	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:32:11 P.M.	H.R. 6582	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6582.
1:04:35 P.M.	H.R. 6582	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:04:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 1:45 p.m. today.

1:45:33 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
1:45:34 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules and on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, both of which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
1:46:08 P.M.	H.R. 6582	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6582 — “To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, and to make technical corrections to existing Federal energy efficiency laws to allow American manufacturers to remain competitive.”
2:11:42 P.M.	H.R. 6582	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 614).
2:11:43 P.M.	H.R. 6582	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:18 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 290 – 106, 2 Present (Roll no. 615).
2:18:26 P.M.		>Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:34:45 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 3 – 393 (Roll no. 616).
2:35:13 P.M.		Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 5. Agreed to without objection.
2:36:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:39:47 P.M.		>SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:45:06 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:45:13 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:45:14 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 5, 2012.

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UN DISABILITY TREATY – Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Treaty–noon vote Tuesday

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET December 3, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill.
During Friday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.3254. As a result, the filing deadline for all 2^nd degree amendments is 4:00pm on Monday.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #760, the nomination of Paul William Grimm, of MD, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland with up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Grimm nomination.
Following the disposition of the Grimm nomination, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill and immediately conduct a 2^nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill.

The following amendments are pending to S.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act:

Kyl amendment #3123, as modified (US-Russia nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike system matters)

The following amendments have been considered to S.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act:

McCain amendment #3051 (additional Marine Corps personnel for US embassies, consulates and other diplomatic facilities abroad) Agreed to by voice vote
Udall amendment #2985 (biofuels) Agreed to: 62-37
Gillibrand amendment #3016 (sexual assault in the military) Agreed to by voice vote
Murray amendment #3099 (mental health) Agreed to by voice vote
Leahy amendment #2955 (Dale Long Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement) Agreed to: 85-11
Kohl amendment #2888 (Post-deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence Program payment) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #2924 (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System report) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #2949 (temporary increase in accumulated leave carryover extension) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wyden amendment #2960 (reintrigration into civilian life for National Guard and Reserves report) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2963 (Posthumous honorary promotion of Sgt Paschal Conley) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Heller amendment #2969 (TRICARE Prime report) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hoeven amendment #2991 (SoS on maintenance by US of triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3083 (readiness and flexibility of intercontinental ballistic missile force) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cornyn amendment #3158 (vets backlog) Agreed to: 95-0
Hagan amendment #3095 (biofuel refinery) Agreed to: 54-41
Webb amendment #2948 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2962 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2971 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #2986 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Murray amendment #2989 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3085 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3110 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #3166 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #2981 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Portman amendment #2995 (DoD Education) Agreed to by voice vote
Merkley amendment #3096, as modified (Afghanistan) Agreed to: 62-33
Blumenthal amendment #3124, as modified (human trafficking overseas) Agreed to by voice vote
Inhofe amendment #2972 (SoC – Taps as official military song of remembrance) Agreed to by voice vote
Gillibrand amendment #3058, as modified (Autism) Agreed to: 66-29
Portman amendment #2956 (Educational transcripts) Agreed to by voice vote
Whitehouse amendment #3180 (recalcitrant cancers) Agreed to by voice vote
Lieberman amendment #3090, as modified (Fire Grants) Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCaskill amendment #2929 (wartime contracting) Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCaskill amendment #2942 (whistleblower expansions) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #3230 (public diplomacy) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hatch amendment #2966 (reauthorize and expand pilot program promoting certified depot workers one grade level) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2973 (mental health counselor training) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #2980 (report on contractor compensation costs) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #2994 (analysis of feasibility of recycling rare earth elements from fluorescent bulbs) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3059 (report on the establishment of a joint Armed Forces historical storage and preservation facility) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #3072 (training cost-effectiveness) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3086 (Air Force assessments on Joint Readiness Training) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Shaheen amendment #3098 (report on delays in suspension &amp debarment process) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3186 (Study on small arms and ammunition acquisition) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coons amendment #3201 (Joseph Kony) Agreed to by voice vote
Durbin amendment #3199, as modified (rebel group sanctions) Agreed to by voice vote
Ayotte amendment #3245 (Guantanamo) Agreed to: 54-41
Feinstein amendment #3018 (Detainees) Agreed to: 67-29
Blumenthal amendment #2940 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Brown amendment #3036 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3064 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3114 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #3193 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Risch amendment #3213 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wicker amendment #3220 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Johanns amendment #3222 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3237 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3243 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Lieberman amendment #3256 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cornyn amendment #3260 Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #3261 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Kyl amendment #3271 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #3275 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Nelson (NE) amendment #3279 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #3009 (Afghanistan) Agreed to by voice vote
Cardin amendment #3025 (civilian and contract workforce) Not Agreed to: 41-53
Menendez amendment #3232 (Iran Sanctions) Agreed to: Not Agreed to: 94-0
Nelson FL amendment #3073 (repeal requirement for reduction of survivor benefits plan survivor annuities by dependency and indemnity compensation) fell: Budget Act not waived: 58-34
McCain amendment #3052 (report on strategic posture in Asia Pacific) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Whitehouse amendment #3075 (SoS on DOD progress on implementing its Unique Identification initiative for tracking assets) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Snowe amendment #3133 (terminate authorization of National Veterans Business Development Corporation) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3182 (annual report on federal contracting fraud) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3183 (public database on DOD officials seeking defense contractor employment) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Warner amendment #3233 (report on the US-India defense trade relationship and SoS to encourage US-India defense trade activities) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3236 (info from departments and agencies to conduct defense business system investment reviews) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3248 (include geothermal heat pumps in federal renewable energy purchase requirements) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Rubio amendment #3283 (report on Bahrain Independent Committee of Inquiry) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wyden amendment #2959 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Bingaman amendment #2984 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Grassley amendment #3079 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3082 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3087, as modified Agreed to by unanimous consent
Klobuchar amendment #3102 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Klobuchar amendment #3105 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Murkowski amendment #3135 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Warner amendment #3145 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Collins amendment #3196, as modified Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3198 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Klobuchar amendment #3234 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Reid amendment #3244 Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #3247, as modified Agreed to by unanimous consent
Alexander amendment #3258 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3280 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Begich amendment #3290 Agreed to by unanimous consent

The following amendments are pending to S.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act:

Kyl amendment #3123, as modified (US-Russia nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike system matters)

The following amendments have been considered to S.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act:

McCain amendment #3051 (additional Marine Corps personnel for US embassies, consulates and other diplomatic facilities abroad) Agreed to by voice vote
Udall amendment #2985 (biofuels) Agreed to: 62-37
Gillibrand amendment #3016 (sexual assault in the military) Agreed to by voice vote
Murray amendment #3099 (mental health) Agreed to by voice vote
Leahy amendment #2955 (Dale Long Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement) Agreed to: 85-11
Kohl amendment #2888 (Post-deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence Program payment) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #2924 (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System report) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #2949 (temporary increase in accumulated leave carryover extension) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wyden amendment #2960 (reintrigration into civilian life for National Guard and Reserves report) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2963 (Posthumous honorary promotion of Sgt Paschal Conley) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Heller amendment #2969 (TRICARE Prime report) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hoeven amendment #2991 (SoS on maintenance by US of triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3083 (readiness and flexibility of intercontinental ballistic missile force) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cornyn amendment #3158 (vets backlog) Agreed to: 95-0
Hagan amendment #3095 (biofuel refinery) Agreed to: 54-41
Webb amendment #2948 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2962 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2971 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #2986 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Murray amendment #2989 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3085 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3110 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #3166 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #2981 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Portman amendment #2995 (DoD Education) Agreed to by voice vote
Merkley amendment #3096, as modified (Afghanistan) Agreed to: 62-33
Blumenthal amendment #3124, as further modified (human trafficking overseas) Agreed to by voice vote
Inhofe amendment #2972 (SoC – Taps as official military song of remembrance) Agreed to by voice vote
Gillibrand amendment #3058, as modified (Autism) Agreed to: 66-29
Portman amendment #2956 (Educational transcripts) Agreed to by voice vote
Whitehouse amendment #3180 (recalcitrant cancers) Agreed to by voice vote
Lieberman amendment #3090, as modified (Fire Grants) Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCaskill amendment #2929 (wartime contracting) Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCaskill amendment #2942 (whistleblower expansions) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #3230 (public diplomacy) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hatch amendment #2966 (reauthorize and expand pilot program promoting certified depot workers one grade level) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2973 (mental health counselor training) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #2980 (report on contractor compensation costs) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #2994 (analysis of feasibility of recycling rare earth elements from fluorescent bulbs) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3059 (report on the establishment of a joint Armed Forces historical storage and preservation facility) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #3072 (training cost-effectiveness) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3086 (Air Force assessments on Joint Readiness Training) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Shaheen amendment #3098 (report on delays in suspension &amp debarment process) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3186 (Study on small arms and ammunition acquisition) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coons amendment #3201 (Joseph Kony) Agreed to by voice vote
Durbin amendment #3199, as modified (rebel group sanctions) Agreed to by voice vote
Ayotte amendment #3245 (Guantanamo) Agreed to: 54-41
Feinstein amendment #3018 (Detainees) Agreed to: 67-29
Blumenthal amendment #2940 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Brown amendment #3036 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3064 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3114 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #3193 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Risch amendment #3213 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wicker amendment #3220 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Johanns amendment #3222 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3237 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3243 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Lieberman amendment #3256 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cornyn amendment #3260 Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #3261 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Kyl amendment #3271 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #3275 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Nelson (NE) amendment #3279 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #3009 (Afghanistan) Agreed to by voice vote
Cardin amendment #3025 (civilian and contract workforce) Not Agreed to: 41-53
Menendez amendment #3232 (Iran Sanctions) Agreed to: Not Agreed to: 94-0
Nelson FL amendment #3073 (repeal requirement for reduction of survivor benefits plan survivor annuities by dependency and indemnity compensation) fell: Budget Act not waived: 58-34
McCain amendment #3052 (report on strategic posture in Asia Pacific) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Whitehouse amendment #3075 (SoS on DOD progress on implementing its Unique Identification initiative for tracking assets) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Snowe amendment #3133 (terminate authorization of National Veterans Business Development Corporation) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3182 (annual report on federal contracting fraud) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3183 (public database on DOD officials seeking defense contractor employment) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Warner amendment #3233 (report on the US-India defense trade relationship and SoS to encourage US-India defense trade activities) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3236 (info from departments and agencies to conduct defense business system investment reviews) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3248 (include geothermal heat pumps in federal renewable energy purchase requirements) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Rubio amendment #3283 (report on Bahrain Independent Committee of Inquiry) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wyden amendment #2959 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Bingaman amendment #2984 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Grassley amendment #3079 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3082 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3087, as modified Agreed to by unanimous consent
Klobuchar amendment #3102 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Klobuchar amendment #3105 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Murkowski amendment #3135 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Warner amendment #3145 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Collins amendment #3196, as modified Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3198 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Klobuchar amendment #3234 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Reid amendment #3244 Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #3247, as modified Agreed to by unanimous consent
Alexander amendment #3258 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3280 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Begich amendment #3290 Agreed to by unanimous consent
Begich amendment #2954 (space available for travel widows) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2978 (NETCENTS-2 contractors) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Blumenthal amendment #3015 (thefts from memorials) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cardin amendment #3022 (Afghan refugees) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cardin amendment #3024 (Coast Guard diversity requirements) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Tester amendment #3028 (transportation services for veterans) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Collins amendment #3042, as modified (report on Afghanistan insider attacks) Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #3054, as modified (Ship naming procedure) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3066 (sustained gravity flight training) Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #3091, as modified (new programs requested by DOD unforeseen) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Brown (MA) amendment #3160 (full-time Guard basic housing allowance fix) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3164 (transfer of defense articles) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Rubio amendment #3176, as modified (Air Force Materiel Command collocation) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Warner amendment #3188 (Sense of Congress on the Joint Warfighting Analysis Center) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Bingaman amendment #3208 (promoting production of molybdenum-99 for medical isotope production) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Snowe amendment #3218 (remove anticipated reward price limits for contracts to women-owned small business) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Conrad amendment #3227 (Library of Congress Veterans Oral History Project Outreach) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hatch amendment #3268 (Law enforcement officers retirement under FERS) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coons amendment #3289 (amendments to termination of Pathology Institute under BRAC) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Paul amendment #3119 (enumeration of member of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population by the Secretary of Commerce) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Pryor amendment #3291 (veterans employment and training) Agreed to by voice vote
Collins amendment #3283 (prescription drug take back program) Agreed to by voice vote
Reed (RI) amendment #3292 (consumer credit for members of the AF) Agreed to by voice vote
Reed (RI) amendment #3165 (Housing assistance for veterans) Agreed to by voice vote

The following amendments were agreed to by voice vote:

Pryor #3291 (veterans employment and training)

Collins #3282 (prescription drug take back program)

Reed (RI) #3292 (consumer credit for members of the AF)

Reed (RI) #3165 (Housing assistance for veterans)

We also reached an agreement that a vote on or in relation to the Kyl-Kerry amendment #3123, as modified, (Russian nuclear arms negotiations) which has been cleared by both Managers, occur at a time to be determined by the Managers, in consultation with the Leaders, following the vote on cloture on the bill.

5:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Executive Calendar #760, Paul Grimm, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland; Confirmed: 92-1

6:05pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3254, National Defense Authorization Act; Invoked: 93-0

The following amendments were agreed to by unanimous consent:

Coats #2923, as modified (Indemnification of property transferees)

Webb #2943 (DOD law enforcement eligibility)

Casey #2997, as modified (transition Assistance Advisor Program)

Cardin #3023 (hazing in Coast Guard)

Wicker #3121, as modified (high performance computing exemption)

Portman #3142 (Embassy Attack investigation and report)

Webb #3144 (Stolen Valor)

Corker #3172, as modified (Syria report to Congress)

Lieberman #3276 (National Mall Liberty Fund DC)

Lautenberg #3298 (SoC on health care for retired service members)

Blunt #3278, as modified (absentee ballots)

Rockefeller #2996 (Maritime Administration Authorization)

Reid #3047, as modified (combat-related special compensation)

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

The Senate began the rule 14 process on H.R.6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012 (Republican request)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

The Senate confirmed the following nominations:

ARMY

#921 to be Brigadier General—Colonel John H. Hort

#922 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr.

#923 to be Brigadier General—Col. Clayton M. Hutmacher

#924 to be Brigadier General—Col. Kyle E. Goerke

#925 to be Brigadier General—Col. Peter A. Bosse

#926 to be Brigadier General—Col. Joseph E. Whitlock

#927 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Karen E. LeDoux

#928 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. David G. Clarkson

#929 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Mark A. Milley

MARINE CORPS

#930 to be General—Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr.

#931 to be General—Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.

And all nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Army, and Navy

Convenes: 10:00amET December 12/4/2012

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 3, 2012.

12:00:38 P.M.		Watch Live House Floor ProceedingsThe House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:01:00 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:09 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
2:01:15 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:51 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:59 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:38 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Filner wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective today.
2:04:03 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from California, Mr. Filner, the whole number of the House is 432.
2:04:17 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:33 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.

Last Floor Action:
2:07:33 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.

4:03:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
4:04:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until December 4.
4:05:39 P.M.	H.R. 5817	Mrs. Capito moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5817 — “To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide an exception to the annual privacy notice requirement.”
4:05:57 P.M.	H.R. 5817	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:05:59 P.M.	H.R. 5817	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5817.
4:38:13 P.M.	H.R. 5817	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:39:00 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>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 December 3, 2012 at 3:08 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2170, and agreed to S. Res. 607.
4:39:36 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:41:20 P.M.		Mr. Barton (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:41:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:41:24 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2012.