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07/08/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, July 8, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit 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 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Phillips nomination.
After the senate convened today, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (Reed (RI)). A vote on the motion to proceed to the student loan bill has not been scheduled at this time.The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Scott is currently delivering his maiden speech.At 5:00pm, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin at approximately 5:30pm today.Before the recess we were able to lock in agreements to consider the Dorsey (Nevada District Judge) and West (Associate Attorney General) nominations. We could vote on confirmation of those nominations tomorrow.Order to consider Dorsey nominationAt a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #97 Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District for the District of Nevada. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.Order to consider West nomination
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #186 Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.
After the senate convened today, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (Reed (RI)). A vote on the motion to proceed to the student loan bill has not been scheduled at this time.The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Scott is currently delivering his maiden speech.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin at approximately 5:30pm today.

Before the recess we were able to lock in agreements to consider the Dorsey (Nevada District Judge) and West (Associate Attorney General) nominations. We could vote on confirmation of those nominations tomorrow.

Order to consider Dorsey nomination

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #97 Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District for the District of Nevada. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Order to consider West nomination

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #186 Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.
5:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit;Confirmed: 88-0
Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. Under Rule XXII, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday. Senators will be notified when the vote is scheduled.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit; Confirmed: 88-0
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.793, a bill to support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2013.

2:00:08 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:23 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:41 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Israel to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:13:10 P.M.		The House received a communication from Chandra Harris, District Director, Office of Representative David Scott. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Harris notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of Clayton County, Georgia for testimony in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:14:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. today.

2:14:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. today.
5:30:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 8.
5:30:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:30:29 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Mr. Fincher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1341 — “To require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to conduct a study of the likely effects of the differences between the United States and other jurisdictions in implementing the derivatives credit valuation adjustment capital requirement.”
5:30:57 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:58 P.M.	H.R. 1341	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1341.
5:40:22 P.M.	H.R. 1341	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.
5:40:33 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Mr. Hurt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1564 — “To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to prohibit the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from requiring public companies to use specific auditors or require the use of different auditors on a rotating basis.”
5:40:56 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:40:58 P.M.	H.R. 1564	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1564.
5:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 1564	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.
5:58:11 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1171 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.”
5:58:38 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:58:39 P.M.	H.R. 1171	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.
6:05:33 P.M.	H.R. 1171	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.
6:06:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today

6:06:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today
6:30:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 8.
6:31:00 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 288.
6:32:43 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1341 — “To require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to conduct a study of the likely effects of the differences between the United States and other jurisdictions in implementing the derivatives credit valuation adjustment capital requirement.”
6:55:57 P.M.	H.R. 1341	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 – 24 (Roll no. 305).
6:55:58 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:01 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1564 — “To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to prohibit the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from requiring public companies to use specific auditors or require the use of different auditors on a rotating basis.”
7:03:01 P.M.	H.R. 1564	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 321 – 62 (Roll no. 306).
7:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:38 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1171 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.”
7:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 1171	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 – 1 (Roll no. 307).
7:09:49 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

10:00:11 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:22 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:23 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2013.

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06/28/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, July 8, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit 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 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Phillips nomination.

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

Last Floor Action:
10:07:36 A.M. -H.R. 2231
On agreeing
to the DeFazio amendment (A008) Roll Call 299 – Recorded vote pending.

9:00:59 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:03:16 A.M.

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

9:04:36 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

9:05:05 A.M.

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

9:05:22 A.M.

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

9:13:57 A.M.

H.R. 2231

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”

9:17:56 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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

9:18:56 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to prohibit offshore oil and gas leases in Bristol Bay off the coast of Alaska.

9:19:39 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 8.

9:29:08 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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.

9:29:44 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to provide that all claims arising from projects taking place due to the underlying bill be filed within 60 days and resolved within 180 days. It would also place restrictions on appeals and institute a “loser pays” requirement on individuals or entities filing suit, except in specified circumstances, and stipulate that the amendment only applies to individuals or entities which are not party to the pending leases.

9:30:07 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 9.

9:39:05 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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

9:39:48 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.

9:40:00 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Grayson Part B amendment No. 10 modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.

9:40:18 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 10, as modified.

9:50:43 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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

9:51:09 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure Section 203, relating to oil and gas lease sales in the Southern California planning area, and Title III, relating to OCS revenue sharing with coastal states, have no force or effect.

9:52:07 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 11.

10:03:00 A.M.

H.R. 2231

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – 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. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

10:07:36 HR 2231 On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment (A008) Roll Call 299 – Recorded vote pending.———————————————————————————————————————————————————-

9:00:59 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:03:16 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:04:36 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:05:05 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:05:22 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:13:57 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”
9:17:56 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:18:56 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to prohibit offshore oil and gas leases in Bristol Bay off the coast of Alaska.
9:19:39 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 8.
9:29:08 A.M.	H.R. 2231	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.
9:29:44 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to provide that all claims arising from projects taking place due to the underlying bill be filed within 60 days and resolved within 180 days. It would also place restrictions on appeals and institute a “loser pays” requirement on individuals or entities filing suit, except in specified circumstances, and stipulate that the amendment only applies to individuals or entities which are not party to the pending leases.
9:30:07 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 9.
9:39:05 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:39:48 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.
9:40:00 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Grayson Part B amendment No. 10 modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.
9:40:18 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 10, as modified.
9:50:43 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grayson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:51:09 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure Section 203, relating to oil and gas lease sales in the Southern California planning area, and Title III, relating to OCS revenue sharing with coastal states, have no force or effect.
9:52:07 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 11.
10:03:00 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – 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. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:36:54 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 235 (Roll no. 299).
10:42:36 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 – 202 (Roll no. 300).
10:47:51 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 – 210 (Roll no. 301).
10:52:06 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 241 (Roll no. 302).
10:52:17 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2231.
10:53:17 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:53:27 A.M.	H.R. 2231	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.
10:54:38 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
10:55:55 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider 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 prohibit the issuance of permits or leases for new oil and gas slant, directional or offshore drilling in or under any of the Great Lakes. The Motion would also require that any permit or lease issued pursuant to the bill encourage that all equipment used under drilling permits be made in America and that the holder of the permit avoid outsourcing American jobs.
11:06:40 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:15:36 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 303).
11:22:18 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 – 186 (Roll no. 304).
11:22:19 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:23:01 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question on agreeing to the Journal de novo.
11:23:02 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:23:04 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2231.
11:23:58 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:24:49 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2383, H.R. 1151, and H.R. 324.
11:25:16 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed further one minute speeches.
11:37:52 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:37:53 A.M.		Official Objectors: The Majority Leader announced the following Members as official objectors on the part of the majority for the 113 Congress: For the Private Calendar: Representatives Goodlatte, Sensenbrenner, and Gowdy. The Minority Leader announced the following Members as official objectors on the part of the minority for the 113 Congress: For the Private Calendar: Representatives Serrano, Nadler, and Bass.
12:39:01 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:39:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:39:21 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 19. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The Senate will consider the Leahy amendment #1183, as modified, post-cloture.
During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the committee-reported substitute amendment and S.744. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to both the committee-reported substitute and S.744 is 12:00pm on Tuesday.
All time during adjournment, recess, morning business and Executive Session will count post-cloture on the Leahy amendment #1183, as modified (with the Corker-Hoeven language regarding border security).

Notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 2:15pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #180, the nomination of Penny Pritzker, to be Secretary of Commerce. There will be 30 minutes for debate followed by a vote on the confirmation of Penny Pritzker to be Secretary of Commerce. If all time is used, the vote would occur at 2:45pm.

2:45pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #180 the nomination of Penny Pritzker, to be Secretary of Commerce.

Confirmed: 97-1

The Senate has reached an agreement to set up 3 votes for 11:30am tomorrow. Those votes would be in relation to the following items:

– Leahy motion to waive all applicable Budget points of order;

– Adoption of Leahy amendment #1183, as modified;

– Cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended.

If cloture is invoked on the committee-reported substitute the time will count as if cloture had been invoked at 1am on Wednesday, June 26^th.

Senator Vitter made a point of order that the bill would violate the Senate pay-go rule. Senator Leahy moved to waive all points of order with respect to the bill and pending amendments.

Senators are still working on a potential agreement to consider amendments to the bill, however, additional votes today seem to be unlikely.

The filing deadline for all 2^nd degree amendments to the committee-reported substitute and S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act is 10:30am Wednesday. Germane second degree amendments to the committee-reported substitute amendment and the

underlying bill must be filed at the desk prior to the deadline to be considered in order post-cloture.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #180, the nomination of Penny Pritzker, to be Secretary of Commerce; Confirmed: 97-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.186, Congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the 2013 NBA finals.

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Last Floor Action: 6/24
11:03:20 A.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 25, 2013.

12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:16 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:29 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.
12:27:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 25.
2:01:29 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:46 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Slaughter to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:19 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.
2:17:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.


5:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 25.
5:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 2383	<action_description>Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2383 — “To designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois as the “Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge”.”
5:01:04 P.M.	H.R. 2383	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:05 P.M.	H.R. 2383	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2383.
5:32:45 P.M.	H.R. 2383	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.
5:33:03 P.M.	H.R. 1092	Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1092 — “To designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the “Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center”.”
5:33:20 P.M.	H.R. 1092	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:33:21 P.M.	H.R. 1092	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1092.
5:40:11 P.M.	H.R. 1092	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.
5:42:30 P.M.	H.R. 2289	Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2289 — “To rename section 219(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA.”
5:42:41 P.M.	H.R. 2289	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:42:43 P.M.	H.R. 2289	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2289.
5:56:20 P.M.	H.R. 2289	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:56:30 P.M.	H.R. 2289	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:56:37 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.

6:30:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 25.
6:30:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:50 P.M.	H.R. 2383	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2383 — “To designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois as the “Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge”.”
6:57:10 P.M.	H.R. 2383	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 2 (Roll no. 287).
6:57:11 P.M.	H.R. 2383	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:15 P.M.	H.R. 1092	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1092 — “To designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the “Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center”.”
7:05:13 P.M.	H.R. 1092	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 – 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 288).
7:05:14 P.M.	H.R. 1092	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:20:37 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:00:16 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 247.
9:00:40 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
9:20:04 P.M.		Mrs. Ellmers moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:20:16 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:20:17 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate considers(PA,NM dist) Judges &S.744 ~ CONGRES ~ the House

06/17/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, June 17, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
- Executive Calendar # #48 Luis Felipe Restrepo– to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and
- Executive Calendar #62 Kenneth John Gonzales – to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico.
There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the nominations.
Following the votes, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.
Executive Calendar #48, the nomination of Luis Felipe Restrepo, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, was confirmed by voice vote.
5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #62, the nomination of Kenneth John Gonzales, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico; Confirmed: 89-0

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in a series of up to 4 roll call votes at 3:00pm tomorrow.

When the Senate resumes consideration of S.744 on Tuesday, June 18^th, the time until 12:30pm and the time from 2:15-3pm will be equally divided, between the two Leaders, or their designees, for debate on the pending amendments. At 3pm, the Senate proceed to votes on the amendments listed below in the following order:

– Thune #1197; (permanent resident status after border completion);

– Landrieu #1222; (citizenship for internationally adopted children);

– Vitter #1228 (US-VISIT system); and

– Tester #1198 (modify Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials).

No second degree amendments are in order prior to the votes. All the amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. There will be two minutes equally divided in between the votes. All after the first vote will be ten minute votes.

WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #62 Kenneth John Gonzales to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico; Confirmed: 89-0

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.330, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish safeguards and standards of quality for research and transplantation of organs infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with a Grassley amendment and a committee-reported substitute amendment.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar # #48 Luis Felipe Restrepo to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania by voice vote.

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Last Floor Action:6/14/13
3:44:24 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 17, 2013.

12:00:38 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:46 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:54 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.
12:07:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 17.
2:01:10 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:02:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:24 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wenstrup to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:40 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:16 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.

5:00:42 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 17.
5:00:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:13 P.M.	H.R. 876	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 876 — “To authorize the continued use of certain water diversions located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.”
5:01:23 P.M.	H.R. 876	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:26 P.M.	H.R. 876	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 876.

5:06:41 P.M.	H.R. 876	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.
5:06:46 P.M.	H. Res. 264	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 264 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 588, with an amendment.”
5:07:59 P.M.	H. Res. 264	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:08:01 P.M.	H. Res. 264	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 264.
5:17:12 P.M.	H. Res. 264	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:15 P.M.	H. Res. 264	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:26 P.M.	H.R. 253	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 253 — “To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah to Brigham Young University, and for other purposes.”
5:17:38 P.M.	H.R. 253	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:40 P.M.	H.R. 253	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 253.
5:24:16 P.M.	H.R. 253	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.
5:24:44 P.M.	H.R. 674	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 674 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System.”
5:24:58 P.M.	H.R. 674	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:00 P.M.	H.R. 674	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 674.
5:32:04 P.M.	H.R. 674	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:32:11 P.M.	H.R. 674	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:23 P.M.	H.R. 862	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 862 — “To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.”
5:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 862	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:32:36 P.M.	H.R. 862	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 862.
5:39:47 P.M.	H.R. 862	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.
5:39:57 P.M.	H.R. 520	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 520 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks, and for other purposes.”
5:40:12 P.M.	H.R. 520	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:40:13 P.M.	H.R. 520	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 520.
5:45:55 P.M.	H.R. 520	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:45:58 P.M.	H.R. 520	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:46:19 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 Western Balkans -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-37).
5:48:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 17.
6:30:55 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.
6:31:45 P.M.	H.R. 876	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 876 — “To authorize the continued use of certain water diversions located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.”
6:57:28 P.M.	H.R. 876	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 0 (Roll no. 245).
6:57:29 P.M.	H.R. 876	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:12 P.M.	H.R. 253	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 253 — “To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah to Brigham Young University, and for other purposes.”
7:04:23 P.M.	H.R. 253	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 – 1 (Roll no. 246).
7:04:24 P.M.	H.R. 253	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:28 P.M.	H.R. 253	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:04:47 P.M.	H.R. 862	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 862 — “To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.”
7:12:36 P.M.	H.R. 862	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 1 (Roll no. 247).
7:12:37 P.M.	H.R. 862	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:07 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 266.
7:14:16 P.M.		Mr. Frelinghuysen filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2397.
7:15:22 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:11 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:46:15 P.M.		Mr. Hultgren moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:46:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:46:30 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 18, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate considers the Farm Bill & Nominees :::::: CONGRESS :::::: the House considers the S.982, Freedom to Fish Act

05/20/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 20, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3:00pm.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
- Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida and
- Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon.
There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the Chappell and McShane nominations.
The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:
- Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs)
The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:
The Senate has begun consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. Senator Stabenow called up Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal soil and water conservation programs).At 5pm, the Senate will turn to Executive session with 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the below listed nominations.- Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; and- Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon.We may be able to consider one of the nominations by voice vote, but we don’t know which one yet.
Senator McCain asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up the Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (tobacco crop insurance). Senator Stabenow objected in order to give the committee time to group additional crop insurance amendments together, but assured Senator McCain a vote on the amendment.
5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida;Confirmed: 90-0
Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon, was confirmed by voice vote.
The Senate is in a period of morning business until 7pm, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes today.

WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; Confirmed: 90-0LEGISLATIVE ITEMSDischarged the Banking Committee and passed S.309, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol with a Harkin amendment.
Adopted S.Res.149, Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2013 as “National Public Works Week.”

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon by voice vote.
At 4pm on Wednesday, May 22, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to. The motions to reconsider will be considered made and laid upon the table, all with no intervening action or debate.

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12:00:08 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:12 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

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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.

12:01:36 P.M.

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

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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.

2:00:09 P.M.

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

2:01:24 P.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Brooks (AL) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brooks (AL) made a point of no quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

2:02:17 P.M.

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

2:02:55 P.M.

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

2:12:44 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 20, 2013 at 11:33 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 982 and made appointments to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

2:13:30 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.

5:03:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.
5:03:31 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 May 20, 2013 at 1:42 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 16.
5:04:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:04:15 P.M.	H.R. 258	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 258 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military declarations or medals.”
5:04:45 P.M.	H.R. 258	<Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:04:47 P.M.	H.R. 258	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 258.
5:16:52 P.M.	H.R. 258	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.
5:17:06 P.M.	H.R. 1073	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1073 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
5:17:24 P.M.	H.R. 1073	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:26 P.M.	H.R. 1073	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1073.
5:30:32 P.M.	H.R. 1073	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.
5:31:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.
6:31:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules and on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, all of which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
6:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 258	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 258 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military declarations or medals.”
6:59:32 P.M.	H.R. 258	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 161).
6:59:33 P.M.	H.R. 258	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:59:59 P.M.	H.R. 258	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:00:43 P.M.	H.R. 1073	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1073 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
7:07:32 P.M.	H.R. 1073	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 162).
7:07:35 P.M.	H.R. 1073	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:54 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 163).

7:18:55 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Grayson notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Grayson was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. The Chair subsequently announced that under rule IX, a resolution offered from the floor by a Member other than the majority leader or the minority leader as a question of the privileges of the House has immediate precedence only at a time designated by the Chair within 2 legislative days after the resolution is properly noticed. The Chair announced that it would not, at that point, make the determination required by the rule, but that the form of the resolution would appear in the Congressional Record.
7:20:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:55 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:27:30 P.M.		Mr. Horsford moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:27:42 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:27:43 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2013.