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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate considers S.3369,Disclose Act,Judicial nominees 3.5yrs&4months left?

07/13/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 2:00pmET July 16, 2012

Voters … Tell @MitchMcConnell @SpeakerBoehner to Pass #AmericanJOBsACT & Small Businss ACT S.2237-They say we need JObs JOb JObs & Support Small Biz but they have done nothing to HELP – They are responsible for our stagnant economy Tell Them

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognize
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #662, the nomination of Kevin McNulty, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey 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), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the McNulty nomination.
Following disposition of the McNulty nomination, the Senate will resume Legislative Session and there will be 10 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees prior to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #446, S.3369, the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act. As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3369 on Thursday, July 12^th.
Therefore, Senators should expect the following beginning at 5:30pm on Monday:

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to table the Reid amendment #2524 (text of H.R.9, Cantor tax bill); Tabled: 73-24

2) Motion to invoke cloture on Landrieu amendment #2521 (Substitute) Not Invoked: 57-41

3) Motion to invoke cloture on of S.2237, the Small Business Jobs bill; Not Invoked: 53-44

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.3902, the District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act by voice vote.

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed H.R.2527, the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act with a Gillibrand substitute amendment.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Executive Calendar #662, the nomination of Kevin McNulty, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
10 minutes of debate
Roll Call Vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #446, S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2012.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:37 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:45 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:25 A.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 July 12, 2012 at 5:52 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3902, without amendment.
10:03:49 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House- both back 7/9 -the Senate considers:Judicial nominees,S.2237,Small Business&S.Con.Res51

07/02/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET July 9. 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday, July 9^th. The next roll call vote will be at noon on Tuesday, July 9^th.
At 11:30am on Tuesday, July 10^th, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #661, the nomination of John Thomas Fowlkes, of TN, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee with 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 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Fowlkes nomination.
Additionally, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Calendar #341, S.2237, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act on Thursday, June 29^th. As a result, there will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.2237 at 2:25pm on Tuesday, July 10^th.
If the Senate does not receive a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.51, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro-forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, July 3^rd at 12:00pm and
Friday, July 6^th at 12:00pm

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1379, the D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act of 2011 with committee-reported amendment by voice vote.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act. (Stabenow and others)

Completed Rule 14 process of H.R.4018, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act of 2012. (Democratic request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 9, 2012. Check Out the live stream …

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2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:37 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:48 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:16 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:21 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. McCollum to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:30 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 June 29, 2012 at 5:01 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3238, S. 2165, S. 2239, and S. 3363.
2:03:15 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 June 29, 2012 at 4:39 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6064, without amendment.
2:04:14 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 9.
4:00:52 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative McCotter wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 12:00 midnight on July 6, 2012.
4:00:57 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF 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 Representative McCotter, the adjusted whole number of the House was 432.
4:01:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:02:01 P.M.	H.R. 4155	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4155 — “To direct the head of each Federal department and agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses.”
4:02:38 P.M.	H.R. 4155	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:41 P.M.	H.R. 4155	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4155.
4:16:07 P.M.	H.R. 4155	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.
4:17:02 P.M.	H.R. 4114	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4114 — “To increase, effective as of December 1, 2012, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
4:17:21 P.M.	H.R. 4114	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:24 P.M.	H.R. 4114	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4114.
4:32:28 P.M.	H.R. 4114	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:31 P.M.	H.R. 4114	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:33:00 P.M.	H.R. 4367	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4367 — “To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine.”
4:33:13 P.M.	H.R. 4367	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:15 P.M.	H.R. 4367	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4367.
4:51:30 P.M.	H.R. 4367	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.
4:52:07 P.M.	H.R. 5892	Mrs. McMorris Rodgers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5892 — “To improve hydropower, and for other purposes.”
4:52:28 P.M.	H.R. 5892	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:30 P.M.	H.R. 5892	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5892.
4:59:45 P.M.	H.R. 5892	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.
5:00:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 9.
6:30:27 P.M.	H.R. 4155	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4155 — “To direct the head of each Federal department and agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses.”
6:56:11 P.M.	H.R. 4155	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 – 0 (Roll no. 452).
6:56:12 P.M.	H.R. 4155	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:27 P.M.	H.R. 4367	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4367 — “To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine.”
7:03:32 P.M.	H.R. 4367	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 – 0 (Roll no. 453).
7:03:34 P.M.	H.R. 4367	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:50 P.M.	H.R. 5892	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5892 — “To improve hydropower, and for other purposes.”
7:09:50 P.M.	H.R. 5892	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 – 0 (Roll no. 454).
7:09:51 P.M.	H.R. 5892	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:10 P.M.	S. 2061	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2061 — “To provide for an exchange of land between the Department of Homeland Security and the South Carolina State Ports Authority.”
7:15:36 P.M.	S. 2061	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:15:37 P.M.	S. 2061	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2061.
7:20:16 P.M.	S. 2061	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:20:19 P.M.	S. 2061	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:21:03 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:22:35 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:00:39 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 724.
8:01:13 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

House Hearings for this week … below

2:00 pm

Hearing: Continued Human Rights Attacks on Families in China Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights

5:00 pm

Hearing: H.R. ____ Repeal of Obamacare ActCommittee on Rules:

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate considers S.3187,the FDA bill & 3.5yrs later Judicial nominees

06/26/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET June 26, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187, the FDA bill, post-cloture.
The first hour of debate will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of FL, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida 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 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of Rosenbaum nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be 6 hours and 15 minutes of debate remaining on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187, the FDA bill with 2 hours under the control of Senator Harkin, 4 hours under the control of Senator Burr and 15 minutes under the control of Senator Paul.

12:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; Confirmed: 92-3

4:45pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to concur in the House Amendment to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act; Agreed To: 92-4

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of FL, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; Confirmed: 92-3

2) Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.3187, the FDA user fees bill; Adopted: 92-4

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and adopted S.Res.473, commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.

Adopted S.Res.506, to authorize legal counsel representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler.

Adopted S.Res.507, congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the National Basketball Association Championship.

Adopted S.Res.508, a resolution recognizing the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation.

Adopted S.Res.509, honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83^rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Adopted S.Res.510, designating the month of June 2012 as “National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month”.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 26, 2012.

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

12:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:25 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx 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.
12:01:57 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 June 25, 2012 at 2:51 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3240.
12:02:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.
2:00:22 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:49 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:00 P.M.		Mrs. Emerson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 6020.
2:04:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 2:45 P.M. today.
2:48:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.
2:48:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:48:40 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4850 — “To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals.”
2:48:49 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:48:51 P.M.	H.R. 4850	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4850.
2:54:29 P.M.	H.R. 4850	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:54:32 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:37 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5625 — “To reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects.”
2:54:59 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:55:01 P.M.	H.R. 5625	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5625.
2:59:15 P.M.	H.R. 5625	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:59:17 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:43 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5889 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
3:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:01:02 P.M.	H.R. 5889	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5889.
3:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 5889	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:08:33 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4223 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit theft of medical products, and for other purposes.”
3:08:49 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:08:52 P.M.	H.R. 4223	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4223.
3:20:13 P.M.	H.R. 4223	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:21:02 P.M.	H.R. 4018	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4018 — “To improve the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program.”
3:21:19 P.M.	H.R. 4018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 4018	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4018.
3:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 4018	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:32:09 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3412 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the “Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building”.”
3:32:44 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 3412	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3412.
3:42:47 P.M.	H.R. 3412	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:43:16 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3501 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the “SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office”.”
3:43:37 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:41 P.M.	H.R. 3501	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3501.
3:52:04 P.M.	H.R. 3501	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:53:01 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3772 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”.”
3:53:07 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:10 P.M.	H.R. 3772	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3772.
4:00:33 P.M.	H.R. 3772	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3276 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the “Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building”.”
4:01:22 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:25 P.M.	H.R. 3276	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3276.
4:08:25 P.M.	H.R. 3276	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:09:27 P.M.	H.R. 2297	Mr. Farenthold moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:09:44 P.M.	H.R. 2297	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. 2297.
4:16:34 P.M.	H.R. 2297	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:35 P.M.	H.R. 2297	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:16 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4251 — “To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
4:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:56 P.M.	H.R. 4251	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4251.
4:33:29 P.M.	H.R. 4251	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:34:09 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4005 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.”
4:34:31 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:34:34 P.M.	H.R. 4005	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4005.
4:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 4005	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:50:18 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1447 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.”
4:50:37 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:42 P.M.	H.R. 1447	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1447.
5:01:10 P.M.	H.R. 1447	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:02:03 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5843 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility.”
5:02:12 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:25 P.M.	H.R. 5843	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5843.
5:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 5843	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:15:09 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3173 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center.”
5:15:38 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:15:41 P.M.	H.R. 3173	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3173.
5:25:24 P.M.	H.R. 3173	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:26:23 P.M.	H. Res. 697	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 697 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5973) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5972) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:30:10 P.M.	H. Res. 697	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 697.
6:57:32 P.M.	H. Res. 697	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 168 (Roll no. 412).
7:03:59 P.M.	H. Res. 697	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 166 (Roll no. 413).
7:04:00 P.M.	H. Res. 697	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:05:00 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, and the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:10:50 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 414).
7:10:51 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 201 – 194 (Roll no. 415).
7:17:38 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:41 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 707 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
7:18:15 P.M.	H. Res. 707	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
7:18:25 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:19:00 P.M.	H.R. 4348	NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Ms. Hahn notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 4348	NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Critz notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 697. H.R. 5972 — “Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
7:21:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5973 and H.R. 5972. In both instances, each bill shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled. Each bill shall be read by paragraph and shall be open to amendments. The resolution also provides for consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment during the month of July.
7:22:05 P.M.	H.R. 5972	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 697 and Rule XVIII.
7:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Speaker designated the Honorable Doc Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.
7:22:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5972.
7:57:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to strike “not to exceed” for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
7:57:33 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:03:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), to reduce the funds for Financial Management Capital by $5,000,00, and redirect it to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operations and research account.
8:04:09 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:14:11 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, 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 a time to be announced.
8:14:45 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds for the Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights by $389,000.
8:14:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:24:01 P.M.	H.R. 5972	By unanimous consent, the Broun (GA) amendment was withdrawn.
8:25:11 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, to provide $500,000,000 for TIGER grants.
8:25:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Waters amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:31:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to eliminate funding for Essential Air Service.
8:31:20 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:49:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to help provide services for the elderly.
8:49:40 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:54:55 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:55:06 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972.
9:01:25 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Braley (IA), to provide funds for school bus safety.
9:01:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Braley (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:06:21 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:07:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Railroad Administration by $5,404,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:07:51 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:11:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First 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.
9:12:39 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972.
9:16:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Transit Administration by $1,287,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:16:56 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:23:53 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second 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.
9:26:21 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to zero out the funds available for grants to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:26:23 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:45:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:47:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Duncan (TN) raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Duncan (TN) stated that Section 169C violated clause 2(b) of rule XXI by seeking to change existing law which constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:50:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Maritime Administration by $10,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:50:44 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:52:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds available for operational expenses for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration by $1,670,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:52:32 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:57:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth 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.
9:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Surface Transportation Board by $1,940,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:58:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fifth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:01:13 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:03:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, to reduce funds for the salaries and expenses for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $10 million and increase the funds available for Housing Counselor Programs by the same amount.
10:04:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:13:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDIINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:26 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to reduce funds available for administrative and operational expenses to FY 2008 levels and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
10:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:19:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:19:43 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for the salaries and expenses for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $2 million and increase the funds available for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program by the same amount.
10:19:45 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:20:24 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:22:34 P.M.	H.R. 5972	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.
10:47:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 222 (Roll no. 416).
10:52:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 238 (Roll no. 417).
10:56:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 243 (Roll no. 418).
11:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 218 (Roll no. 419).
11:04:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 224 (Roll no. 420).
11:08:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 230 (Roll no. 421).
11:12:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 215 (Roll no. 422).
11:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 138 – 265 (Roll no. 423).
11:16:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham moved to rise.
11:16:31 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business.
11:18:34 P.M.		Mr. Latham moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:18:55 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:18:56 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2012.

Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3240,Farm bill & debates S.JRes.37,joint resolution of disapproval -EPA Mercury Air&Toxic Standards

06/19/2012 Nativegrl77

the Seante Convenes: 10:00amET June 19, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following Leader remarks, the next two hours will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3240, the Farm bill. At 2:15pm, there will be several roll call votes in relation to amendments to the bill.
At a time to be determined on Tuesday, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution of disapproval regarding EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards. There will be 2 hours of debate during Tuesday’s session. The Senate will continue debate on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution on Wednesday. The Senate will then vote on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution on Wednesday, June 20^th at approximately 12:30pm.

2:24pm – The Senate began a roll call vote on Ayotte amendment #2192 (value added grants), Not Agreed To: 38-61

2:53pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Snowe amendment #2190, as modified; Agreed To: 66-33

3:17pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Grassley amendment #2167 (pay cap marketing loans); Agreed to: 75-24

3:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Brown (OH) amendment #2445 (rural development); Agreed to: 55-44

3:55pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sessions amendment #2174 (SNAP); Not Agreed to: 43-56

4:11pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cantwell amendment #2370 (pulse crops); Agreed to: 58-41

4:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sessions amendment #2171 (SNAP); Not Agreed to: 41-58

4:47pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Casey amendment #2238 (study re: federal milk marketing): Agreed To: 73-26

5:07pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Roll Call Vote on Paul amendment #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed To: 15-84

5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Alexander #2191 (wind loans); Not Agreed To: 33-66

5:56pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #2422 (insurance recall study); Agreed To: 76-23

6:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Toomey amendment #2217 (organic/AMA); Not Agreed to: 42-57

6:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Gillibrand amendment #2156, as modified (SNAP); Not Agreed to: 33-66

6:57pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the DeMint amendment #2263 (broadband funding); Not Agreed To: 45-54

7:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on DeMint amendment #2268 (loan guarantees); Not Agreed To: 14-84

7:45pm The senate began a roll call vote on DeMint amendment #2276 (checkoffs); Not Agreed To: 20-79

7:58 There will be no further roll call votes today. Senators should expect votes to begin as early as 11:15am tomorrow.

8:14 By unanimous consent, the Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements) is in order to the Farm bill. We expect to agree to the amendment by voice vote tomorrow.

Reid 2nd degree amendment #2393 to amendment #2392 (the text of the Shaheen amendment #2160 – sugar); tabled: 50-46
Reid amendment #2392 (the text of the Paul amendment #2182 SNAP); tabled: 65-33
Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 (managers’ amendment); agreed to UC
Reid 2nd degree amendment #2390 to amendment #2389 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to recommit the bill with amendment #2391; withdrawn
Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs); withdrawn
Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending); withdrawn
Akaka #2440 (tribal lands); agreed to voice vote
Akaka #2396 (tribal relations office); agreed to voice vote
Ayotte #2192 (value added grant); not agreed to: 38-61
Baucus #2429 (livestock); agreed to voice vote
Snowe #2190, as modified (study re: milk marketing order reform); agreed to: 66-33
Grassley #2167 (marketing loan); agreed to: 75-24
Brown (OH) #2445 (rural development); agreed to: 55-44
Sessions #2174 (SNAP); Not agreed to: 43-56
Cantwell #2370 (pulse crops); agreed to: 58-41
Nelson NE #2243 (SNAP); agreed to voice vote
Sessions #2172 (SNAP); not agreed to: 41-58
Casey #2238 (milk marketing study); Agreed to: 73-26
Paul #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed to: 15-84
Coons #2426 (poultry insurance study); Agreed to by voice vote
Feinstein #2422 (conservation innovation grants); Agreed to by voice vote
Alexander #2191 (wind loans); not agreed to: 33-66
McCain-Kerry #2199 (catfish); agreed to voice vote
Feinstein #2309 (insurance recall); agreed to: 76-23
Toomey #2217 (organic/AMA); not agreed to: 42-57
Gillibrand #2156, as modified (SNAP); not agreed to: 33-66
DeMint #2263 (broadband funding); not agreed to: 45-54
Hagan #2366 (crop insurance); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2262 (SoS free market); agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2187 (commercial fisherman); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2268 (loan guarantees); not agreed to: 14-84
Landrieu #2321 (rural development loans); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2276 (checkoffs); not agreed to: 20-79

We expect to begin voting at 11:15am tomorrow. The first vote will be on the motion to proceed to Inhofe’s resolution of disapproval to be followed by votes in relation to the remaining amendments in order to the Farm bill and on passage of the bill. If we have to vote on all the amendments, there would be up to 47 roll call votes in this series. I again noted the amendments we could consider by voice vote, but there are only 9 amendments on that list. Senators should expect a long day of voting tomorrow.

The vote sequence is as follows:

– Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units

If the motion to proceed is not agreed to, the Senate will resume the Farm bill and proceed to vote in relation to the following items:

– Manchin #2345 (dietary study) (possible voice vote);

– DeMint #2273 (broadband);

– Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance);

– Coburn #2289 (MAP);

– Schumer #2427 (acer);

– Coburn #2293 (Limit Millionaires);

– Stabenow #2453 (NAP);

– Kerry #2454 (North Korea);

– Kyl #2354 (North Korea);

– Udall(CO) #2295 (bark beetle);

– Lee #2313 (Forest Legacy);

– Warner #2457 (rural broadband);

– Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP cut);

– Wyden #2442 (microloans);

– Boozman #2355 (Ag research, law info) (possible voice vote);

– Wyden #2388 (farm to school);

– Boozman #2360 (TEFAP)

– Leahy #2204 (rural development);

– Toomey #2226 (energy title);

– Nelson(NE) #2242 (rural housing) (possible voice vote);

– Toomey #2433 (sugar);

– Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study) (possible voice vote);

– Lee Motion to Recommit (FY 2008 levels);

– Carper #2287 (poultry feed research) (possible voice vote);

– Johnson(WI) Motion to Recommit (Nutrition/Agriculture titles);

– Sanders #2254 (biomass);

– Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance);

– Thune #2437 (crop insurance);

– Durbin-Coburn #2439 (crop insurance);

– Chambliss #2340 (sugar);

– Chambliss #2432 (FMPP);

– Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance fraud report) (possible voice vote);

– Blunt #2246 (veterans) (possible voice vote);

– Moran #2403 (food aid);

– Moran #2443 (beginning farmers) (possible voice vote);

– Vitter #2363 (pets) (possible voice vote);

– Toomey #2247 (paperwork) (60-vote threshold);

– Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold);

– Coburn #2214 (convention funding) (60-vote threshold);

– Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold);

– Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold);

– Murray # 2455(sequestration) (60-vote threshold);

– McCain #2162 (Sequestration report – DoD) (60-vote threshold);

– Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold);

– Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements) (expect voice vote); and

– Passage of S.3240, as amended.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Ayotte amendment #2192 (value added grants) to S.3240, the Farm bill; Not Agreed To: 38-61

2) Snowe amendment #2190 (milk marketing order reform); Agreed To: 66-33

3) Grassley amendment #2167 (pay cap marketing loans); Agreed To: 75-24

4) Brown (OH) amendment #2445 (rural development); Agreed To: 55-44

5) Sessions amendment #2174 (SNAP); Not Agreed To: 43-56

6) Cantwell amendment #2370 (pulse pilot); Agreed To: 58-41

7) Sessions amendment #2172 (SNAP); Not Agreed To: 41-58

8) Casey amendment #2238 (technical/study-federal milk marketing); Agreed To: 73-26

9) Paul amendment #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed To: 15-84

10) Alexander amendment #2191 (wind loans); Not Agreed To: 33-66

11) Feinstein amendment #2309 (insurance recall); Agreed To: 76-23

12) Toomey amendment #2217 (organic/AMA); Not Agreed To: 42-57

13) Gillibrand amendment #2156, as modified (SNAP); Not Agreed To: 33-66

14) DeMint amendment #2263 (broadband funding); Not Agreed To: 45-54

15) DeMint amendment #2268 (loan guarantees); Not Agreed To: 14-84

16) DeMint amendment #2276 (checkoffs); Not Agreed To: 20-79

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.3314, to specifically authorize certain funds for an intelligence-related activity and for other purposes by voice vote.

Adopted S.Res.496, observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Adopted S.Res.497, congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2012 Stanley Cup.

Adopted S.Res.498, designating June 20, 2012, as “American Eagle Day”.

Adopted S.Res.499, 10th anniversary of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action: 6:48:02 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

10:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:48 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.
11:02:33 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 19.
12:00:29 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:48 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:07 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.
12:19:11 P.M.	H. Res. 688	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 688 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2578) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act related to a segment of the Lower Merced River in California, and for other purposes.”
12:20:22 P.M.	H. Res. 688	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 688.
1:51:37 P.M.	H. Res. 688	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 178 (Roll no. 381).
1:52:07 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a leter received from Ms. Amy B. Chan, State Election Director, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Arizona, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held June 12, 2012, the Honorable Ron Barber was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighth Congressional District, State of Arizona
1:52:47 P.M.		OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Ron Barber, Eighth District, State of Arizona, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
2:03:00 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath of office to the gentleman from Arizona, the whole number of the House is 433.
2:12:22 P.M.	H. Res. 688	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 175 (Roll no. 382).
2:12:23 P.M.	H. Res. 688	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:22 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. McKinley notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:14:53 P.M.	H.R. 2578	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 688. H.R. 2578 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act related to a segment of the Lower Merced River in California, and for other purposes.”
2:14:58 P.M.	H.R. 2578	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2578 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-25. All points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
2:15:18 P.M.	H.R. 2578	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 688 and Rule XVIII.
2:15:19 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:15:29 P.M.	H.R. 2578	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 2578.
3:40:12 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-539 to make technical and clarifying changes; reduce the size of the land conveyance in Title IV; conform the text of Title VI to the House-passed version of the bill from the 111th Congress; and reduce the authorization of Title VIII to conform with Leadership protocols.
3:40:56 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment No. 1.
3:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:10 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-539 to ensure that if the SEAlaska Native Corporation is allowed to clear-cut new areas of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, it is subject to the same limitation on the export of unprocessed timber that applies to other national forests in the lower 48.
3:42:13 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 2.
3:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 2578	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:53:36 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-539 to authorize a pilot project to test a small increase in federal grazing fees.
3:53:39 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 3.
4:04:14 P.M.	H.R. 2578	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 had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:05:12 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-539 to clarify the intent of the legislation and narrow the list of laws which may be waived for border security activities. It also would add provisions protecting private property and tribal sovereignty.
4:05:15 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment No. 4.
4:15:35 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 5 printed House Report 112-539 to strike Title XIV which creates a 100-mile operation control zone for the Department of Homeland Security along the northern and southern borders of the United States.
4:16:05 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 5.
4:26:17 P.M.	H.R. 2578	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:27:09 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-539 to exclude the state of Hawaii from the provisions of the bill that exempt the Department of Homeland Security from dozens of conservation laws within 100 miles of the nation’s borders.
4:27:14 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 6.
4:30:00 P.M.	H.R. 2578	By unanimous consent, the Hanabusa amendment was withdrawn.
4:30:07 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The Chair announced its understanding that amendment No. 7 would not be offered.
4:30:42 P.M.	H.R. 2578	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.
4:56:27 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 236 (Roll no. 383).
5:03:56 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 156 – 268 (Roll no. 384).
5:09:26 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 247 (Roll no. 385).
5:09:40 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2578.
5:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:10:01 P.M.	H.R. 2578	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.
5:10:39 P.M.	H.R. 2578	Mr. Perlmutter moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
5:10:59 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter 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 add a new section that would reduce the risk of wildfires by allowing the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to enter into contracts with a state to treat insect-infected trees and remove hazardous fuels; prohibit any provision in the underlying bill from violating Native American Tribal sovereignty; and require the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that all items offered for sale in National Parks gift shops or visitor centers be made in America.
5:19:46 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:36:35 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 234 (Roll no. 386).
5:43:44 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 387).
5:43:44 P.M.	H.R. 2578	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:29 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:44:42 P.M.	H.R. 2938	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2938 — “To prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona.”
5:50:40 P.M.	H.R. 2938	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 343 – 78, 2 Present (Roll no. 388).
5:50:41 P.M.	H.R. 2938	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:50:49 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 691.
5:51:08 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. Walz (MN) moved that the House instruct conferees.
5:51:42 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Walz motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to resolve all issues and file a conference report not later than June 22, 2012.
6:43:48 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
6:44:59 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walz motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walz demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
6:45:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:48:02 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

House Floor Activities Legislative Day of June 19, 201210:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:48 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.
11:02:33 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 19.
12:00:29 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:48 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:07 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.
12:19:11 P.M.	H. Res. 688	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 688 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2578) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act related to a segment of the Lower Merced River in California, and for other purposes.”
12:20:22 P.M.	H. Res. 688	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 688.

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CONGRESS : the Republican led House – the Senate debates S.3240,Farm bill & 3.5yrs later, Judicial nominees

06/18/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 3:00pmET June 18, 2012

Following the prayer and the pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The Senate will continue to debate S.3240, the Farm bill. We continue to work on an agreement on amendments to the bill.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #612, the nomination of Mary Geiger Lewis, of SC, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina 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), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Lewis nomination.

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #612, the nomination of Mary Geiger Lewis, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina; Confirmed: 64-27

WRAP UP

The Senate has locked an agreement to limit amendments and bring the Farm bill to passage. Under the agreement, we will begin voting on amendments at 2:15pm tomorrow. There will be a break in consideration of the amendments to debate and vote in relation to S.J.Res.37, Boiler MACT/EPA, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. I will send the agreement on the joint resolution of disapproval in a separate email message once it is locked in. Please note that we will consider amendments in an alternating fashion between Democrats and Republicans.

The agreement is as follows:

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate resumes consideration of S.3240, the pending motion to recommit be withdrawn; that amendment #2390 be withdrawn; that the Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be considered original text for the purposes of further amendment; that the following amendments and motions be the only first degree amendments and motions in order to the bill:

– Akaka #2440 (highly fractionated tribal lands);

– Akaka #2396 (tribal relations office);

– Baucus #2429 (Livestock);

– Bingaman #2364 (multi-state aquifers);

– Brown (OH) #2445 (rural development);

– Cantwell #2370 (pulse pilot);

– Casey #2238 (technical/study -federal milk marketing)

– Coons #2426 (poultry insurance study);

– Feinstein #2422 (conservation innovation grants);

– Feinstein #2309 (insurance recall);

– Gillibrand #2156 (SNAP);

– Hagan #2366 (crop insurance – plain language);

– Kerry #2187 (commercial fishermen);

– Landrieu #2321 (rural development loans);

– Manchin #2345 (dietary study);

– Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance);

– Schumer #2427 (acer);
– Stabenow #2453 (NAP);

– Udall(CO) #2295 (bark beetle);

– Warner #2457 (rural broadband);

– Wyden #2442 (microloans);

– Wyden #2388 (farm to school);

– Leahy #2204 (rural development);

– Nelson(NE) #2242 (rural housing);

– Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study);

– Carper #2287 (poultry feed research);

– Sanders #2254 (biomass);

– Thune #2437 (crop insurance);

– Durbin-Coburn #2439 (crop insurance);

– Snowe #2190 (milk marketing order reform);

– Ayotte #2192 (value added grants);

– Collins #2444 (dairy);

– Grassley #2167 (pay cap marketing loans);

– Sessions #2174 (SNAP);

– Nelson(NE) #2243 (SNAP);

– Sessions #2172 (SNAP);

– Paul #2181 ($250,000 income limit);

– Alexander #2191 (wind loans);

– McCain #2199 (catfish);

– Toomey #2217 (organic/AMA);

– DeMint #2263 (broadband funding);

– DeMint #2262 (SoS Free MKT);

– DeMint #2268 (Loan guarantees);

– DeMint #2276 (checkoffs);

– DeMint #2273 (broadband);

– Coburn #2289 (MAP);

– Coburn #2293 (Limit Millionaires);

– Kerry #2454 (North Korea);

– Kyl #2354 (North Korea);

– Lee #2313 (Forest Legacy);

– Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP cut);

– Boozman #2355 (Ag research, law info);

– Boozman #2360 (TEFAP);

– Toomey #2226 (energy title);

– Toomey #2433 (sugar);

– Lee Motion to Recommit (FY 2008 levels);

– Johnson(WI) Motion to Recommit;

– Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance);

– Chambliss #2340 (sugar);

– Chambliss #2432 (FMPP);

– Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance fraud report);

– Blunt #2246 (veterans);

– Moran #2403 (food aid);

– Moran #2443 (beginning farmers)

– Vitter #2363 (pets);

– Toomey #2247 (paperwork);

– Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food);

– Coburn #2214 (convention funding);

– Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections);

– Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections);

– Murray # 2455(sequestration);

– McCain #2162 (Sequestration report – DoD); and

– Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act).

That at 2:15pm, Tuesday, June 19^th, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed alternating between Republican and Democratic sponsored amendments; that there be no amendments or motions in order to the amendments prior to the votes other than motions to waive points of order and motions to table; that there be two minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form in between the votes and all after the first vote be ten minute votes; that the Toomey #2247; Sanders #2256; Coburn #2214; Boxer #2456; Johanns #2372; Murray #2455; McCain #2162 and the Rubio amendment #2166 be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that the clerks be authorized to modify the instruction lines on amendments so the page and line numbers match up correctly; that upon disposition of the amendments, the bill, as amended, be read a third time; that there be up to ten minutes equally divided in the usual form prior to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; finally, the vote on passage of the bill be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold.

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #612, the nomination of Mary Geiger Lewis, of SC, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina; Confirmed: 64-27

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Agreed to a Snowe amendment to the preamble of S.Res.488, a resolution commending the efforts of the firefighters and emergency response personnel of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, who came together to extinguish the May 23, 2012, fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine., notwithstanding adoption of the resolution.

Discharged Judiciary and adopted S.Res.470, a resolution designating July 28, 2012, as “National Day of the American Cowboy”.

Adopted S.Res.495, designating the period beginning on June 17, 2012, and ending on June 23, 2012, as “Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week”, and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and the impact such disease has on patients.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 18, 2012

2:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:33 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:42 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:50 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 15, 2012 at 10:20 a.m.: That the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 128, without amendment.
2:12:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:01:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 18.
4:02:02 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:02:14 P.M.	H.R. 1556	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1556 — “To amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to allow certain land to be used to generate income to provide funding for academic programs, and for other purposes.”
4:02:32 P.M.	H.R. 1556	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:38 P.M.	H.R. 1556	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1556.
4:06:47 P.M.	H.R. 1556	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:06:50 P.M.	H.R. 1556	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:00 P.M.	H.R. 4027	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4027 — “To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled “An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes”.”
4:07:19 P.M.	H.R. 4027	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:22 P.M.	H.R. 4027	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4027.
4:12:12 P.M.	H.R. 4027	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:16 P.M.	H.R. 4027	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:20 P.M.	S. 404	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 404 — “To modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior.”
4:12:37 P.M.	S. 404	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:12:41 P.M.	S. 404	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 404.
4:16:44 P.M.	S. 404	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.
4:17:00 P.M.	S. 684	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 684 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Alta, Utah.”
4:17:09 P.M.	S. 684	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:11 P.M.	S. 684	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 684.
4:19:15 P.M.	S. 684	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.
4:19:20 P.M.	S. 997	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 997 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend a water contract between the United States and the East Bench Irrigation District.”
4:19:35 P.M.	S. 997	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:19:36 P.M.	S. 997	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 997.
4:21:48 P.M.	S. 997	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:21:53 P.M.	S. 997	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:28:03 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the National emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons-uasable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-113).
4:29:18 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the National emergency with respect to the accumulation of a large volume of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the Russian Federation – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-114).
4:35:05 P.M.	H. Res. 683	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 683 — “Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.”
4:35:10 P.M.	H. Res. 683	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:15 P.M.	H. Res. 683	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 683.
4:57:12 P.M.	H. Res. 683	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
4:57:17 P.M.	H. Res. 683	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 3668	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3668 — “To prevent trafficking in counterfeit drugs.”
4:57:36 P.M.	H.R. 3668	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:57:37 P.M.	H.R. 3668	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3668.
5:10:45 P.M.	H.R. 3668	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:49 P.M.	H.R. 3668	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 18.
6:30:06 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.
6:31:34 P.M.	S. 684	Considered as unfinished business. S. 684 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Alta, Utah.”
6:55:05 P.M.	S. 684	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 – 3 (Roll no. 379).
6:55:07 P.M.	S. 684	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:25 P.M.	S. 404	Considered as unfinished business. S. 404 — “To modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior.”
7:01:43 P.M.	S. 404	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 – 0 (Roll no. 380).
7:01:44 P.M.	S. 404	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:00 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 688.
7:03:45 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Walz notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:04:40 P.M.	H.R. 1272	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1272 — “To provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al, by the United States Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188, and for other purposes.”
7:05:06 P.M.	H.R. 1272	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:05:41 P.M.	H.R. 1272	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1272.
7:13:41 P.M.	H.R. 1272	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:43 P.M.	H.R. 1272	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:27 P.M.	H.R. 2938	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2938 — “To prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona.”
7:14:50 P.M.	H.R. 2938	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:14:54 P.M.	H.R. 2938	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2938.
7:43:05 P.M.	H.R. 2938	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.
7:45:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:46:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:15:50 P.M.		Mr. Jones moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:15:58 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:15:59 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 19, 2012.