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Congress: the Republican led House back 10/18 – the Senate debates/votes on HR2112 & confirmation of nominees


the Senate Convenes at 2:00pm ET October 17, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until
    4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of H.R.2112,
    the vehicle for the Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, and Science; and
    Transportation/HUD Appropriations bills.
  • At 5:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider
    Executive Calendar #271, Cathy Bissoon, of PA, to be United States District
    Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania with 15 minutes of debate equally
    divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.

At approximately 5:30pm today, the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive
Calendar #271, Cathy Bissoon, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District
Judge for the Western Distric

The following amendments are pending to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and
Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill:

  • Inouye substitute amendment #738 (text of the 3 appropriations bills)
  • Webb amendment #750 (National Criminal Justice Commission)
  • Kohl amendment #755 (spending plan)
  • Cornyn amendment #775 (Operation Fast and Furious)
  • Murray amendment #772 (reconstruction of highway facilities damaged by
    natural disasters or emergencies)

The Senate is now considering HR 2112, the Agriculture/Commerce, Justice,
Science/Transportation HUD appropriations bill.

Senator Reid called up the Inouye substitute amendment #738 (text of the 3
appropriations bills) and the Webb amendment #750 (to establish a National
Criminal Justice Commission). Senator Kohl then called up amendment #755
(spending plan).

The Cornyn amendment #775 (Operation Fast and Furious) and the Murray amendment
#772 (reconstruction of highway facilities damaged by natural disasters or
emergencies) are pending to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation
Appropriations bill.

OO 5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Cathy Bissoon to be
a United States District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania;
Confirmed: 82-3

WRAP UP

LEGISLATIVE
ITEMS

Passed S.1721, SSI Benefits Extension (voice vote)

Passed S.275, the Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 with
the committee-reported substitute amendment, a Rockefeller amendment and a Paul
amendment.

Adopted S.Res.294, commemorating the 182nd anniversary of the
opening of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.

Adopted S.Res.295, designating October 26th as “Day of the
Deployed”.

No EXECUTIVE
ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on October 18, 2011

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Congress: – the Republican led House – the Senate …Meeting only on pro forma basis so President Obama cannot apply recess appointments – in case you forgot, 3yrs later Republicans&some DEMS are still blocking Presidents nominees!


The Senate will convene for a pro forma session only on Thursday, September
29, 2011 at 1:45pm.

  • Following the pro forma session, the Senate will adjourn until 2:00pm on
    Monday, October 3, 2011.
  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until
    3:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the
    motion to proceed to S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act
    with the time until 4:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two
    Leaders or their designees.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the
    following nominations:

  • With one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators
    Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Calendar numbers 171, 172, 173, 184 and
    357 will be confirmed by unanimous consent.
  • At 5:30pm, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
    • Confirmation of Calendar #113, Henry F. Floyd, of South Carolina, to be US
      Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, and
    • Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #183, S.1619,
      the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act.

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Congress: -Another day of Republicans avoiding their duty to Americans


Senate Convenes at  2:00pm September 6, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until
    5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will be in Executive Session to
    consider Calendar #109, Bernice Bouie Donald, of Tennessee, to be United States
    Circuit Judge for the 6th Circuit with 30 minutes of debate equally
    divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
  • At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will conduct 2 roll call votes on the
    following:

    • Confirmation of Bernice Bouie Donald to be US Circuit Judge for the
      6thCircuit
    • Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.1249, the Patent
      Reform bill
  • At approximately 5:30pm today, the Senate will conduct two roll call votes on the following:- Confirmation of Calendar #109, the nomination of Bernice Bouie Donald, of Tennessee, to be US Circuit Judge for the 6th Circuit

    – Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.1249, the Patent Reform bill

    5:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Bernice Bouie Donald to be United States Circuit Judge for the 6th Circuit; Confirmed: 96-0

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    6:05pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.1249, the Patent Reform bill; Invoked: 93-5

    There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.

     

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

10:03 A.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H.Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 7, 2011.DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS – Pursuant to section 4 ofH. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.

10:02 A.M. –  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5 ofH. Res. 375,     the Chair announced that the Journal of the last days’ proceedings was approved.

10:00 A.M. –  Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The Speaker designated the Honorable Allen B. West to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate will meet on the following dates and times for pro-forma sessions
only with no business conducted:

–          Friday, August 5th at 10:00am,

–          Tuesday, August 9th at 11:00am,

–          Friday, August 12th at 12:00pm,

–          Tuesday, August 16th at 11:00am,

–          Friday, August 19th at 10:00am,

–          Tuesday, August 23rd at 2:30pm,

–          Friday, August 26th at 11:15am,

–          Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00am,

–          Friday, September 2nd at 10:00am;

When the Senate convenes at 10:00am on Friday, September 2nd, it
will adjourn until 2:00pm on September 6, 2011.  Following any Leader remarks,
the Senate will be in morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to
speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will be in Executive Session to
consider Calendar #109, Bernice Bouie Donald, of Tennessee, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the 6th Circuit with 30 minutes of debate equally
divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley.

The next roll call votes will be at 5:30pm on Tuesday, September
6th.  The first roll call vote will be on confirmation of the Donald
nomination.  The 2nd will be a cloture vote on the motion  to proceed
to H.R.1249, the Patent Reform bill.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

10:03 A.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 ofH. Res. 375.  The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 2011.

10:02 A.M. –  DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS – Pursuant to section 4 ofH. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:01 A.M. –  APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5 ofH. Res. 375,     the Chair announced that the Journal of the last days’ proceedings was approved.

10:00 A.M. –  Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC.The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: in pro forma Session … out until 9/6


The Senate will meet on the following dates and times for pro-forma sessions
only with no business conducted:

–          Friday, August 5th at 10:00am,

–          Tuesday, August 9th at 11:00am,

–          Friday, August 12th at 12:00pm,

–          Tuesday, August 16th at 11:00am,

–          Friday, August 19th at 10:00am,

–          Tuesday, August 23rd at 2:30pm,

–          Friday, August 26th at 11:15am,

–          Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00am,

–          Friday, September 2nd at 10:00am;

When the Senate convenes at 10:00am on Friday, September 2nd, it
will adjourn until 2:00pm on September 6, 2011.  Following any Leader remarks,
the Senate will be in morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to
speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will be in Executive Session to
consider Calendar #109, Bernice Bouie Donald, of Tennessee, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the 6th Circuit with 30 minutes of debate equally
divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley.

The next roll call votes will be at 5:30pm on Tuesday, September
6th.  The first roll call vote will be on confirmation of the Donald
nomination.  The 2nd will be a cloture vote on the motion  to proceed
to H.R.1249, the Patent Reform bill.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 30, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

11:04 A.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 ofH. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 2, 2011.

11:03 A.M. –  DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS – Pursuant to section 4 ofH. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.

11:02 A.M. –  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5 ofH. Res. 375,     the Chair announced that the Journal of the last days’ proceedings was approved.

11:01 A.M. –  Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend William George, S.J., Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, DC.

11:00 A.M. –  The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Stivers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.