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Congress: debates & votes on the Debt Ceiling


the Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 29, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will recess until 11:00am.
  • At 11:00am, the Senate will be in morning business until 12:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • At 12:00pm, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
  • Democratic Senators are reminded there is a caucus at 10:00am on Friday.

Morning business has been extended until 6:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 29, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

 6:52 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

6:47 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 789:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Main Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office” 

6:39 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2213:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Eastport Street in Iuka, Mississippi, as the “Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office” 

6:38 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 420 – 0(Roll no. 678).

6:25 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

S. 627:
to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays 

6:24 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 – 210(Roll no. 677).

6:08 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 244(Roll no. 676).

5:52 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

5:44 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the joint committee on deficit reduction to consider the elimination of oil and gas subsidies for the major integrated oil companies and the elimination of subsidies for corporate jets before cutting essential education programs. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.

5:43 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

5:35 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings resumed onS. 627.Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 383:
providing for further consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays 

5:34 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 187(Roll no. 675).

5:11 P.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

4:00 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 383.Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 2244:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the “Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office” 

3:52 P.M. – On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 1, 1 Present(Roll no. 674).Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:46 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 440:
to provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia 

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

3:45 P.M. – On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 20(Roll no. 673).

3:40 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 382:
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules 

3:39 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 186(Roll no. 672).

3:32 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 185(Roll no. 671).

2:02 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 382.Considered as privileged matter.

2:01 P.M. – Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules onH. Res. 383.

2:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 29.

9:15 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:03 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

9:01 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Neugebauer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate


the Senate Convened at  10:00amET July 28, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Majority Leader will be recognized.

Morning business has been extended until 5pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to ten minutes each. At 5pm, Senator Reid will be recognized.

Senator Reid announced the Senate will vote in relation to Speaker Boehner’s bill this evening. The House is expected to vote between 6pm and 7pm. It will take some time for the message to be received in the Senate. Our best guess is that the Senate will conduct this roll call vote between 7pm and 9pm this evening. Timing is subject to change since it is reliant upon House action.

Despite the delay in the House, the Senate still plans on conducting a roll call vote in relation to the Boehner plan during today’s session. Timing of this vote is uncertain but as stated, it is the Leader’s intention to have the vote tonight.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair. When the Senate reconvenes, another message will be posted. The unofficial transcript of Senator Reid’s remarks is below.

19:42:42 NSP} (MR. REID) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, WE’RE AWAITING ACTION ON THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THEIR BILL. FOR THAT REASON, I WOULD ASK CONSENT THAT WE RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR AND THAT I’LL MAKE THAT MOTION IN JUST A MINUTE. FOR THE INFORMATION OF ALL SENATORS, I DON’T EXPECT OR ANTICIPATE ANY ACTION HERE BEFORE 9:00 SO I DOUBT WE WOULD RECONVENE BEFORE 9:00 P.M. TONIGHT. SO NOW, MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE SENATE STAND IN RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR.

Passed H.R.2608, the Small Business Program Extension and Reform Act of 2011 w/ Landrieu substitute amendment

 

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 28, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

 6:50 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 2548:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the “Charles ‘Chip’ Lawrence Chan Post Office Building” 

6:49 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

6:48 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.

H.R. 2149:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4354 Pahoa Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii, as the “Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building” 

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

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

6:38 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2149.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2062:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Meetinghouse Lane in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, as the “Matthew A. Pucino Post Office” 

6:37 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:32 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2062.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1843:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 489 Army Drive in Barrigada, Guam, as the “John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office Building” 

6:31 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:23 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 1843.Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

H.R. 1975:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 281 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, as the “First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building” 

6:22 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:14 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 1975.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 789:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Main Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office” 

6:13 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:08 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 789.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2213:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Eastport Street in Iuka, Mississippi, as the “Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office” 

6:07 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:00 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2213.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2244:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the “Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office” 

5:59 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

5:52 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2244.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2548:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the “Charles ‘Chip’ Lawrence Chan Post Office Building” 

5:51 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

5:44 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2548.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

5:43 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

5:40 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings onS. 627until a time to be announced.

S. 627:
to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays 

3:01 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with two hours of debate onS. 627.Rule provides for consideration ofS. 627with 2 hours 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, modified by the amendments printed in part B of that report shall be considered as adopted.

3:00 P.M. – Considered under the provisions of ruleH. Res. 375.

H. Res. 377:
electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives 

2:59 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 2584:
making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

2:58 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leavingH.R. 2584as unfinished business.On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

2:57 P.M. – Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.On agreeing to the Walberg amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 670).

2:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 669).

2:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lankford amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 668).

2:38 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 667).

2:31 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lankford amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 666).

2:25 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 665).

2:19 P.M. – On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 664).

2:01 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

2:00 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 375:
providing for consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays, and for other purposes 

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 186(Roll no. 663).

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

1:35 P.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:33 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 375.

12:28 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.

12:27 P.M. – The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared with respect to the actions of certain persons to undermine the sovereignty of Lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions is to continue in effect beyond August 1, 2011. – referred to the Committee onForeign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-47).

12:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:02 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lamborn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 28.

11:47 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

11:07 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passedH.R. 2608amended.

10:03 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:02 A.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passedS. 1188and agreed toS. Con. Res. 26.

10:01 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House votes against the People-HR2560/House Dems focus on Voter Suppression-#FairShare -the Senate deals with HR2055


The Senate Convened at 10:00amET July 19, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for two hours with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority and the Republicans controlling alternating 30-minute blocks of time, with the Republicans controlling the first block.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
  • The Senate continues to work on amendments to the Military Construction Appropriations bill. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill:

http://democrats.senate.gov/2011/07/19/coburn-amendment-pending/  Coburn Amendement

http://democrats.senate.gov/2011/07/19/wyden-amendment-pending/    Wyden Amendment

http://democrats.senate.gov/2011/07/19/vitter-amendment-pending/       Vitter Amendment

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

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 19, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

10:00 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 20, 2011.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Griffin (AR) moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:39 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:32 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

8:29 P.M. – Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 357.

8:28 P.M. – On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 304 – 112, 1 Present (Roll no. 607).

8:23 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.

H.R. 2560:
to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget 

8:22 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 – 190 (Roll no. 606).

8:16 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 – 236 (Roll no. 605).

7:54 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

7:47 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) 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 that states it shall not be in order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any balanced budget amendment to the Constitution that could result in a reduction in veterans benefits.Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.

7:46 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

2:41 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with four hours of debate on H.R. 2560.Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2560with 4 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 355.

2:39 P.M. – Mr. Simpson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2584.

H. Res. 355:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2560) to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget 

2:38 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 177 (Roll no. 604).

2:29 P.M. – ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentlewoman from California, the whole number of the House is 433.

2:21 P.M. – The Dean of the California delegation, Representative Pete Stark, addressed the House and introduced Representative Janice Hahn, Thirty-Six District, California.

2:20 P.M. – ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Janice Hahn, Thirty-Sixth District, California, presented herself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.

2:19 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she had received a letter from Mr. Jacob Corbin, Elections division, California Secretary of State’s office, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held July 12, 2011, the Honorable Janice Hahn was elected Representative to Congress for the Thirty-Sixth Congressional District, State of California.

H. Res. 355:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2560) to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget 

2:18 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 175 (Roll no. 603).

12:43 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 355.

12:42 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.

12:38 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.

12:37 P.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 25.

12:04 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.

12:03 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she received a correspondence regarding the election of Janice Hahn to fill the vacancy of the 36th congressional district for the state of California. The correspondent was not a candidate for office and affirms that he is not eligible to contest the election under the law. As such, the Clerk forwarded the correspondence to the House for its disposal. The communication and accompanying document were referred to the Committee on House Administration and ordered printed (House Doc. 112-44).

12:02 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cleaver to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 19.

11:45 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress at work -the Republican led House ? – the Senate …consideration of S.1323


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

 Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees prior to the cloture vote on S.1323.

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOTES …

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

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

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 13, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:20 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

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

Mr. Luetkemeyer moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 2354:

making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:17 P.M. –

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

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

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.

9:13 P.M. –

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

9:06 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

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

9:01 P.M. –

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

8:47 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Shimkus.

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

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

8:42 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Fortenberry.

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

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

8:40 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

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

8:39 P.M. –

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

8:36 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

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

8:34 P.M. –

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

8:21 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Schiff.

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

8:20 P.M. –

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

8:13 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Heck.

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

8:12 P.M. –

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

8:06 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

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

8:05 P.M. –

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

7:52 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Royce.

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

7:51 P.M. –

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

7:38 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

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

7:34 P.M. –

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

7:33 P.M. –

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

7:26 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.

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

7:22 P.M. –

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

7:21 P.M. –

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

7:16 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Matheson.

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

7:14 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the McKinley amendment was withdrawn.

7:09 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. McKinley.

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

7:03 P.M. –

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

6:58 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Rehberg.

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

6:56 P.M. –

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

6:55 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2018:

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

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

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

6:48 P.M. –

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

6:31 P.M. –

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

6:23 P.M. –

Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to retain EPA’s authority to set water pollution standards and review permits when pollutants are being discharged into waters that are a source of public drinking water.

Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.

6:22 P.M. –

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

6:21 P.M. –

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

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

6:17 P.M. –

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

6:13 P.M. –

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

6:10 P.M. –

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

6:05 P.M. –

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

6:01 P.M. –

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

5:52 P.M. –

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

5:21 P.M. –

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

5:20 P.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

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

4:27 P.M. –

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

H.R. 2018:

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

4:26 P.M. –

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

4:25 P.M. –

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

Mr. Gibbs moved that the Committee now rise.

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

4:21 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Carnahan.

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

4:20 P.M. –

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

4:11 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Blumenauer.

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

4:10 P.M. –

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

4:06 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

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

4:05 P.M. –

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

3:59 P.M. –

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

3:58 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

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

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

3:51 P.M. –

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

3:50 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

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

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

3:49 P.M. –

Hanabusa amendment modified by unanimous consent.

3:45 P.M. –

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

3:44 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Hanabusa.

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

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

3:32 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mrs. Capito.

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

3:31 P.M. –

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

3:25 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

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

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

3:19 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

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

2:28 P.M. –

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

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

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

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2018 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.

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

H. Res. 347:

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

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

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

2:01 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

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

2:00 P.M. –

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

1:07 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 347:

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

1:06 P.M. –

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

1:05 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:26 P.M. –

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

12:23 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:03 P.M. –

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

12:02 P.M. –

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

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

12:01 P.M. –

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

12:00 P.M. –

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

10:52 A.M. –

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

10:02 A.M. –

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

10:01 A.M. –

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

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 2, 2011
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9:03 P.M. – On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 3, 2011.

Mr. Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:09 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:08 P.M. – Mr. Scott (SC) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 294.

8:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 2055:
making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

8:01 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2055as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Culberson moved that the Committee now rise.

8:00 P.M. – On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:48 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Culberson amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Culberson.

An amendment to redirect funds for the medical services and general administration divisions of the Veterans Health Administration.

7:01 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2055.The Speaker designated the Honorable Lee Terry to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 288and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2055with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The resolution authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 288.

H. Res. 293:
electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives 

7:00 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 2017:
making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

6:58 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 188 (Roll no. 409).

6:52 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 234 (Roll no. 408).

6:31 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

6:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase grants for Transportation Security and Counterterrorism through offsets from the Department of Homeland Security’s National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

6:23 P.M. – Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

Mr. Bishop(NY) moved to recommit the bil H.R. 2017 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: � Page 45, line 18, after the dollar amount insert “(increased by $75,000,000)”. � Page 64, lines 2 and 4, after each of the dollar amounts insert “(reduced by $75,000,000)”.

6:22 P.M. – The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

6:21 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2017.On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Aderholt moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

6:20 P.M. – On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 107 – 313 (Roll no. 407).

6:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Mica amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 204 (Roll no. 406).

6:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 224 (Roll no. 405).

6:09 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cole amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 – 170 (Roll no. 404).

6:06 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rokita amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 205 (Roll no. 403).

6:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rokita amendment Failed by recorded vote: 110 – 312 (Roll no. 402).

5:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 – 164 (Roll no. 401).

5:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 300 (Roll no. 400).

5:52 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote: 127 – 295 (Roll no. 399).

5:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 289 – 131 (Roll no. 398).

5:46 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 168, 1 Present (Roll no. 397).

5:34 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Failed by recorded vote: 207 – 213 (Roll no. 396).

5:06 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

5:01 P.M. – Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to change existinlaw and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:56 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Ms. Eshoo.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts with corporations or business entities that do not disclose their political expenditures.

4:49 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis(CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis(CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:29 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis(CO) amendment number 23 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for being used to carry out section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

4:12 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

4:11 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 2.

3:20 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 2017:
making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

3:19 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Aderholt moved that the Committee rise.

3:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mica amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mica demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:03 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

3:02 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Mica.

An amendment to add a new section requiring the amount made available to the Transportation Security Administration for screeing operations, not more than $2,760,503,458 may be used for screener personnel, compensation, and benefits.

2:52 P.M. – By unanimous consent, the Issa amendment was withdrawn.

2:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Issa amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.

2:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Issa.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to promulgate regulations that will result in private sector job losses to United States companies.

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

2:35 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gohmert amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gohmert.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for the new construction, purchase, or lease of any building or space in the District of Columbia except where a contract for the construction, purchase, or lease was entered into before the date of the enactment of this Act.

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

2:28 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole (OK) amendment No. 42 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.

An amendment numbered 42 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement any rule or regulation regarding the disclosure of political contributions that takes effect on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

2:26 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 288:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2055) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

1:55 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 2017:
making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

1:52 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017as unfinished business.

1:51 P.M. – On motion to that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.Mr. Aderholt moved to that the Committee now rise.

1:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 234 (Roll no. 395).

1:46 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sherman amendment Failed by recorded vote: 208 – 213 (Roll no. 394).

1:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 – 157 (Roll no. 393).

1:39 P.M. – On agreeing to the Carter amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 180 (Roll no. 392).

1:35 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lummis amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 177 (Roll no. 391).

1:32 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 204 (Roll no. 390).

1:28 P.M. – On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 273 – 150 (Roll no. 389).

12:53 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

12:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

12:41 P.M. – Debate – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to limit the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance the use of Federal Air Marshals on inbound international flights considered to be high risk by the Department of Homeland Security.

12:40 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:37 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment no. 18 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

12:36 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.

An amendment numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to award a noncompetitively bid contract to an Alaska Native Corporation, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian Organization in an amount in excess of the competitive bidding threshold.

12:35 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:33 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment no. 19 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.

An amendment numbered 19 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used by TSA to purchase clothing that is not 100 percent domestic in origin.

12:32 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Baldwin amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Baldwin amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

12:25 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Baldwin.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to design, develop, or procure any vessel of the Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter class of ships, unless it is manufactured in the United States.

12:24 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

12:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:02 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. John Sloop, First Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 2.

11:09 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate will re-Convene on June 6th at 2pmET

State work period May 30-June 4