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The Senate Convened at 9:30amET March 30, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.493, the Small Business Jobs bill.

The following amendments are pending to S.493, SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011:

– McConnell amendment #183 (Prohibits the EPA from regulating carbon pollution)

– Vitter amendment #178 (require Federal government to sell unused Federal real property).

– Johanns amendment #161 (1099 repeal)

– Cornyn amendment #186 (bipartisan committion)

– Paul amendment #199 (spending cuts)

– Sanders amendment #207 (Social Security)

– Hutchison amendment #197 (Delay health care reform)

– Coburn amendment #184 (GAO Study)

– Pryor amendment #229 (Patriot Express Loan program)

– landrieu amendment #244 to amendment #244 (effective date)

Paul motion to commit S.493 to report back forthwith amendment #276 (military force)

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted S. Res.112, congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (“THON”) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.

Adopted S.Res.118, designating April 2011 as “National 9-1-1 Education Month”.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 30, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

to reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program, and for other purposes

5:01 P.M. –

On passage Roll Call 204 – Recorded vote pending.

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 203).

4:43 P.M. –

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

4:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings 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 which strikes all after the enacting clause and inserts two sections. Section 1 is entitled “FUNDING FOR DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS”. Section 2 is entitled “AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS”.

4:33 P.M. –

Mr. Cummings moved to recommit with instructions to Oversight and Government.

4:30 P.M. –

Point of order raised by Mr. Weiner on the content of the measure. Mr. Weiner stated that the provisions of bill violates clause 10(a) of Rule XXI. The Chair stated that the point of order was not timely.

4:28 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Norton amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 202).

3:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 186, the House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Norton substitute amendment.

3:19 P.M. –

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Norton.

An amendment printed in House Report 112-45 to redirect the religious and other private school voucher funding to District of Columbia public schools and District of Columbia public charter schools.

2:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 471.

2:07 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 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. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 186.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 309 – 107, 1 Present (Roll no. 201).

H. Res. 186:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 471) to reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program, and for other purposes

1:59 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: 235 – 178 (Roll no. 200).

1:52 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.Res. 186 and the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 186:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 471) to reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program, and for other purposes

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 182 (Roll no. 199).

12:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 186.

12:25 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:04 P.M. –

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

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

12:03 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mrs. Miller (MI) 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. Mrs. Miller (MI) 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.

12:02 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 30.

10:59 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 Debates. 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 Speaker designated the Honorable Robert Hurt to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 10, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

4:40 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

H.R. 830:

to rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program

4:36 P.M. –

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. 830.

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 171 (Roll no. 171).

4:30 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 243 (Roll no. 170).

4:12 P.M. –

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

4:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which provide a continuation of the provisions of the program for senior homeowners.

4:02 P.M. –

Mr. Deutch moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.

4:00 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.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 830.

3:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Waters amendment as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 278 – 147 (Roll no. 169).

3:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Lynch amendment Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 243 (Roll no. 168).

3:28 P.M. –

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

3:27 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the Waters amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 6, as modified, under the five-minute rule.

3:20 P.M. –

Waters amendment modified by unanimous consent.

3:19 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section requiring the Secretary to post a statement prominently on the web which explains that the FHA Short Refinance Program has been terminated and includes a contact for borrowers who are uncertain as to how to proceed.

3:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

3:02 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section regarding treatment of bonuses for finacial sector employees.

2:55 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Holt amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment number 8 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section detailing modifications of real property standard deduction.

2:45 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Inslee amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 14 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section directing the Attorney General to pursue criminal prosecution of those who have failed to comply with State laws relating to foreclosure of mortgages on residential real property.

2:41 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Sanchez, Loretta amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment had the effect of increasing mandatory spending over a specified period of time and violated clause 10 of rule 21. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment in the nature of a substitute number 15 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta.

An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a complete new text detailing use of funding for an FHA Refinancing Program.

2:35 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Waters amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of Rule XVI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 5 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to direct the Housing and Urban Development Department, in consultation with the Treasury Department, to conduct a study on the negative impacts of underwater mortgage loans on the housing market and economy of the United States and to report on the findings.

2:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

2:23 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Inslee amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 12 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to modify the bill’s required study by the Housing and Urban Development Department on the FHA Refinance Program’s use by, and effects on, certain homeowners to include a study on the need and appropriate guidelines for a replacement mortgage insurance program.

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

2:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Paulsen amendment number 4 under the five minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to include military servicemembers and veterans who have service-connected injuries, as well as survivors and dependents of such individuals, in a study on use of the FHA Refinance program.

2:14 P.M. –

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

2:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment number 3 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Lynch.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to strike language in the bill terminating the Mortgagee Letter 2010-23, which provided guidance for the FHA Refinance Program. The amendment also strikes language which prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from issuing any regulation, order, or notice that is based on or substantially similar to such Mortgagee Letter.

1:59 P.M. –

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

1:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment number 11 under the five minute rule.

1:55 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to require any unexpected balances for the FHA Refinance Program that are rescinded and canceled under the bill to be retained in the general fund of the Treasury for reducing the debt of the federal government.

1:40 P.M. –

Mr. Bachus raised a point of order against the Maloney amendment Mr. Bachus stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of Rule XVI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

1:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Maloney amendment number 9 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which lists the number of underwater mortgages in 43 states and the District of Columbia.

12:26 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 830.

12:25 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass 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. 150 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 830 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 read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 150.

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. Wilson of SC 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 Raymond Bowman, Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 10.

10:51 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 Debates. 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 Speaker designated the Honorable Robert E. Latta to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Convenes: 10:00am

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 2:15pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 10:30am, Senator Moran will deliver his maiden speech to the Senate.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive session to consider the nomination of Max Oliver, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. There will be up to 15 minutes for debate on the nomination prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Senators should expect the vote on confirmation of the Oliver nomination to begin around 2:30pm.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

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

The Senate reached an agreement to consider Executive calendar #10, the nomination of James Boasberg, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia, at 4:30pm on Monday, March 14.

Under the agreement, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Senators should the vote on confirmation to begin at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, March 14.

Today we were unable to reach an agreement to begin consideration of the Small Business Committee’s bill, S.493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.

As a result, Senator Reid moved to proceed to the bill and filed cloture on the motion.

The cloture vote will occur Monday evening. There will be 2 votes at 5:30pm on Monday. The first vote will be on confirmation of James Boasberg (DC District Judge) and the second vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.

Votes:

38: Confirmation of Max Oliver, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina;

Confirmed: 96-0

Unanimous Consent:

Confirmed Timothy J. Feighery, of New York, to be Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the US.

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The Senate Covnenes at 9:30amET March 2,2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 11:00am, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes, the Majority will control the next 30 minutes, and the remaining time until 11:00am will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority controlling the final half.

At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of H.J.Res.44, the 2-week continuing resolution.

Upon disposition of H.J.Res.44, the Senate will resume consideration of S.23, the America Invents Act.

The following amendments are pending to S.23:

– Leahy amendment #114 (Title amendment)

– Bennet amendment #116 (small business fast track)

– Feinstein amendment #133 (strike first to file provision)

The Senate has entered into an agreement that results 1 roll call vote at 5:15pm.

Under the agreement, the time until 5:15pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Lee amendment #115 (constitutional balanced budget amendment). The Lee amendment will be subject to a 60-vote threshold.

Upon disposition of the Lee amendment, the Senate will resume consideration of the Menendez amendment #124 (prioritization of technologies). Senator Menendez will be recognized to modify the amendment and the amendment, as modified, will be agreed to.

No amendments are in order to the amendments in this agreement.

Votes:

29: Passage of H.J.Res.44, Continuing Resolution through March 18, 2011;

Passed: 91-9

30: Lee amendment #115: (constitutional balanced budget amendment) (60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed To: 58-40.

There will be no further roll call votes.

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted S.Res.81, a resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2011, through September 30, 2011, and October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012, and October 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013.

Agreed to Kirk amendment #123 (Ombudsman for small busienss concerns)

Agreed to Bennet amendment #117, as modified (regional PTO offices)

Agreed to Menendez amendment #124, as modified (prioritization for technologies important to American competitiveness)

Confirmed the following nominations:

All nominations on the Secretary’s desk.

AIR FORCE

#13 Lieutenant General, Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel.

#14 Brigadier General, Col. Howard D. Stendahl.

#15 Lieutenant General, Maj. Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski.

#16 Lieutenant General, Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla.

ARMY

#17 Lieutenant General, Lt. Gen. Dennis L. Via.

#18 Lieutenant General, Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling.

#19 Lieutenant General, Maj. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence.

#20 Lieutenant General, Maj. Gen. John M. Bednarek.

#21 Lieutenant General, Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski.

#22 Major General, Brig. Gen. Renaldo Rivera.

#23 Major General, Brig. Gen. William M. Buckler, Jr.

#24 Major General, Brig. Gen. Mark J. MacCarley.

#25 Brigadier General, Col. Arlen R. Royalty.

#26 Lieutenant General, Maj. Gen. Rhett A. Hernandez.

#27 Brigadier General, Col. Johnny M. Sellers.

#28 Brigadier General, Col. Janson D. Boyles.

#29 Lieutenant General, Maj. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks.

MARINE CORPS

#30 The following named officers for appointment in the United States Marine Corps to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: to be Major General

Brigadier General Juan G. Ayala

Brigadier General David H. Berger

Brigadier General William D. Beydler

Brigadier General Mark A. Brilakis

Brigadier General Mark A. Clark

Brigadier General Charles L. Hudson

Brigadier General Thomas M. Murray

Brigadier General Lawrence D. Nicholson

Brigadier General Andrew W. O’Donnell, Jr.

Brigadier General Robert R. Ruark

Brigadier General Glenn M. Walters

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 2, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

5:54 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with special order speeches.

5:50 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe’s democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2011 -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-12).

4:54 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:44 P.M. –

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

H.R. 662:

to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs

4:42 P.M. –

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 421 – 4 (Roll no. 160).

4:36 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 246, 2 Present (Roll no. 159).

4:19 P.M. –

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

4:10 P.M. –

Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the Committee on Transportation to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which inserts a section rescinding all unobligated balances of contract authority provided or reserved for planning, design, or construction of the Gravina Island bridge, Alaska, or the Knik Arm bridge, Alaska.

4:09 P.M. –

Mr. Polis moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.

At the end of the bill, add the following (and conform the table of contents accordingly): ¢ TITLE V-GRAVINA ISLAND BRIDGE AND KNIK ARM BRIDGE RESCISSIONS ¢ SEC. 501. RESCISSION OF GRAVINA ISLAND AND KNIK ARM BRIDGE EARMARKS.***

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:08 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Mica amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 422 – 0 (Roll no. 158).

3:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 128, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Mica.

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 128 the text of the amendment is printed in House Report 112-20.

2:53 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 662.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 662 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. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Mica of Florida or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 128.

2:52 P.M. –

The House received a communication from John L. Mica, Chairman. Mr. Mica notified the House that on February 16, 2011, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider a resolution related to the General Services Administration’s (GSA) FY 2011 Capital Investment and Leasing Program. The resolution authorizes the consolidation of the operations of the National Gallery of Art and the Federal Trade Commission that will result in savings to the federal government. The Committee adopted the resolution by voice vote with a quorum present.

2:51 P.M. –

Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 129:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 4) to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, 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: 252 – 175 (Roll no. 157).

2:44 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 185 (Roll no. 156).

2:36 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 129 and agreeing to the resolution, if ordered all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 128:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 662) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 – 169 (Roll no. 155).

2:12 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

1:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 128.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 129:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 4) to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes

1:27 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 129, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 129.

Considered as privileged matter.

12:03 P.M. –

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

12:02 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 388 and H.J. Res. 44.

12:01 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Carnahan 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.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 2.

10:32 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 DEBATES – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. 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 Kevin Yoder 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: back in Session 3/1/11 …Budget debates & possible votes

02/28/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET March 1,2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.23, Patent Reform Act of 2011.

The following amendments are pending to S.23:

– Leahy amendment #114 (Title amendment)

– Vitter for Toomey-Vitter amendment, #112, as modified,(Debt Limit)

– Bennet amendment #116 (small business fast track)

– Bennet amendment #117 (regional PTO offices)

– Lee amendment #115 (to express the sense of the Senate in support of a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution)

– Leahy amendment #121 (managers’ amendment)

– Kirk amendment #123 (Ombudsman for small busienss concerns)

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 5pm, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments to S.23, Patent Reform Act:

– Leahy-Grassley amendment #121, as modified (managers’ amendment); and

– Vitter for Toomey-Vitter amendment #112, as modified (Priority of payments if debt limit is reached).

The time until 5pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. No amendments are in order to the amendments in this agreement prior to a vote. The Vitter amendment #113, as modified, is withdrawn.

Votes:

27: Leahy-Grassley amendment #121: , as modified (managers’ amendment);

Agreed To: 97-2

28: Now Voting on Baucus motion to table Vitter for Toomey-Vitter amendment #112: , as modified (Priority of payments if debt limit is reached).

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

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 1, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

4:28 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:26 P.M. –

Mr. Sessions filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 128 and H. Res. 129.

4:19 P.M. –

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

4:14 P.M. –

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.

H.J. Res. 44:

making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes

4:13 P.M. –

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 335 – 91 (Roll no. 154).

4:05 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 176 – 249 (Roll no. 153).

3:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Keating motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the Committee on Appropriations to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which inserts a section prohibiting the use of funds to be used for tax benefit or relief for any major integrated oil company.

3:31 P.M. –

Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

Mr. Keating moved to recommit the joint resolution H.J. Res. 44 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same to the House forthwith with the following amendments: ¢ Page 18, line 21, strike the quotation marks and final period. ¢ Page 18, after line 21, insert the following: ¢ “Sec. 227. For the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments,***

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

2:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 44.

2:07 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44 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. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 115.

H. Res. 115:

providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes

2:05 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: 251 – 170 (Roll no. 152).

1:58 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 151).

12:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 115.

Considered as privileged matter.

12:11 P.M. –

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

12:10 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 8 and S. Res. 78 .

12:03 P.M. –

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

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

12:02 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. Duncan (TN) 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. Duncan (TN) 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 Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

12:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill Methodist Church, Washington, DC.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 1.

11:28 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 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: in Session in both Chambers -the Senate -the Republican led House

02/17/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 9:30amET 2/17/2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.223, FAA Authorization. There will be 2 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between the proponents and opponents prior to a cloture vote on the Inhofe amendment #7, as modified. Senators should expect the cloture vote on the Inhofe amendment to begin around 12:10pm.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.223 is up until the cloture vote.

Additional roll call votes are expected to occur throughout the day.

By unanimous consent, the cloture vote on the Inhofe amendment was vitiated. The Hutchison amendment #93, as further further modified, was agreed to by voice vote. Then the Inhofe amendment #7, as amended, was agreed to by voice vote.

By unanimous consent at 2:00pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.223, FAA Authorization.

The Senate has reached an agreement to wrap up consideration of the FAA bill tonight. Under the agreement, there will now be up to 14 minutes for debate prior to a series of votes in relation to amendments to FAA and on passage of the bill. Senator Coburn controls 10 minutes, Senator Schumer controls 2 minutes, and Senator Brown (OH) controls 2 minutes.

The Senate would then proceed to vote in relation to the following items:

– Coburn amendment #64 (Rescind unused earmarks);

– Brown-Portman second degree amendment #105 (unmanned aerial systems) to Ensign amendment #32;

– Ensign amendment #32, as amended, (remotely piloted aerial systems);

– Reid amendment #54, as modified (noise buffering);

– Udall (NM) amendment #49, as modified (Dona Ana County airport);

– Udall (NM) amendment #51, as modified (advanced imaging technology);

– Coburn amendment #8o, as modified, (limit essential air service to locations that are 100 or more miles away from the nearest medium or large hub airport);

– Coburn amendment #81 (limit essential air service to locations that average 10 or more enplanements per day);

– Coburn amendment #91 (repeal decrease federal share of project costs);

– Schumer amendment #71 (helicopter noise pollution in residential areas);

–10 minutes for debate—

– Leahy-Inhofe amendment #50 (liability protection for volunteer pilots) (60-vote threshold)

– Passage of S.223, FAA Authorization, as amended.

We expect voice votes on Coburn #64, Brown-Portman #105, Ensign #32, Reid #54, Udall (NM) #49, Udall (NM) #51 and Schumer #71 and roll call votes on the 3 Coburn amendments (80-81, and 91), Leahy-Inhofe amendment #50, and passage of S.223. As a result, senators should expect a series of 5 roll call votes to begin at approximately 7:20pm.

Text of the agreement can be found below.

Leader: I ask unanimous consent the pending amendments be set aside and Senator Coburn be recognized to offer his amendment #64; that after the amendment is reported, the Senate proceed to a vote in relation to the Coburn amendment; and that no amendments be in order to the Coburn amendment prior to the vote.

Upon disposition of the Coburn amendment #64, the pending amendments be set aside and Senator Coburn be recognized for up to 10 minutes to offer amendments #80, with a modification which is at the desk, #81 and #91; and Senator Schumer be recognized for up to two minutes to offer amendment #71; Senator Brown (OH) be recognized for up to two minutes to call up the Brown-Portman amendment #105 to the Ensign amendment #32 and the Reid amendment #54 and the Udall amendment #51 be modified with the changes that are at the desk; the Wyden amendment #27 be withdrawn; and the Senate then proceed to votes in relation to the following amendments in the order listed:

Brown-Portman amendment #105;

Ensign #32, as amended;

Reid #54, as modified;

Udall #49, as modified;

Udall#51, as further modified;

Coburn #80, as modified;

Coburn #81;

Coburn #91; and

Schumer #71.

Further, there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote listed above; that notwithstanding rule 22, the Leahy-Inhofe amendment #50 remain in order and that upon disposition of the Schumer #71, there be 10 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to a vote in relation to the Leahy-Inhofe amendment #50; that the Leahy-Inhofe amendment be subject to a 60 vote threshold for passage; that if it does not achieve 60 affirmative votes, the amendment not be agreed to; and that there be no amendments in order to any of the amendments listed in this agreement prior to the votes;

Further, upon disposition of the Leahy-Inhofe amendment, there be no further amendments or motions in order to the bill, except for a managers’ package, to be agreed to if it has the concurrence of the Majority and Republican Leaders; the bill then be read a third time and the Senate proceed to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; and if the bill is passed, it be held at the desk.

Finally, that when the Senate receives the House companion to S.223, as determined by the two Leaders, it be in order for the Majority Leader to proceed to its immediate consideration; strike all after the enacting clause and insert the text of S.223, as passed by the Senate, in lieu thereof; that the companion bill, as amended, be read a third time, the statutory PAYGO statement be read and the bill be passed; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that upon passage, the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate with a ratio of 5-4; all with no intervening action or debate.

Votes:

Hutchison amendment #93: as further further modified was agreed to by voice vote.

Inhofe amendment #7: , as amended was agreed to by voice vote.

20: Motion to invoke cloture on S.223, FAA Authorization;

Invoked: 96-2

21: Rockefeller motion to table the McCain amendment #4: (Strikes Essential Air Service); Tabled: 61-38

22: Motion to table the Paul amendment #18: (FAA/OSHA memorandum of understanding); Tabled: 52-47

23: Rockefeller motion to table Coburn amendment #80: , as modified, (limit essential air service to locations that are 100 or more miles away from the nearest medium or large hub airport);

Not Tabled: 34-65, subsequently agreed to by consent.

Coburn amendment #81: (limit essential air service to locations that average 10 or more enplanements per day);

Passed by voice vote

24: Rockefeller motion to table Coburn amendment #91: (repeal decrease federal share of project costs);

Tabled: 59-40

Schumer amendment #71: (helicopter noise pollution in residential areas) agreed to by voice vote;

–10 minutes for debate—

Leahy-Inhofe amendment #50: (liability protection for volunteer pilots);

Agreed to by voice vote

25: Passage of S.223, FAA Authorization, as amended; Passed: 87-8

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted S.Res.60, a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the date of enactment of the law that created real estate investment trusts (REITS).

Passed S.365, a bill to make a technical amendment to the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.

Passed S.307, a bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 217 West King Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia, as the “W. Craig Broadwater Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.

Passed S.266, a bill to redesignate the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge as the “Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge”.

Adopted S.Res.72, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater;

Adopted S.Res.73, Democracy in Iran;

Adopted S.Res.74, designating February 28, 2011 as “Rare Disease Day;

Adopted S.Res.75, National March 25, 2011 as “National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day”; and

Adopted S.Res.76, 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Passed H.Con.Res.17, adjournment resolution.

Confirmed Stephanie O’Sullivan, of Virginia, to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence.

Amendments to S.223 agreed to:

Coburn amendment #64 (Rescind unused earmarks);

Brown-Portman second degree amendment #105 (unmanned aerial systems) to

Ensign amendment #32;

Ensign amendment #32, as amended, (remotely piloted aerial systems);

Reid amendment #54, as modified (noise buffering);

Udall (NM) amendment #49, as modified (Dona Ana County airport);

Udall (NM) amendment #51, as modified (advanced imaging technology);

Lautenberg #10, as modified (change date for noise level)

Pryor #22 (cap local cost share)

Klobuchar #37, as modified (public use airport projects)

Cantwell #46, as modified (airline carrier bankruptcy)

Murkowski #53 (emergency locator transmitter)

Hutchison #57 (airport maintenance)

Cochran #59 (explosive pest control devices)

Cantwell #65 (navigation performance procedures)

Inhofe #86 (model aircraft)

Boxer #94 (child safety seats)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 17, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

1:10 A.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 18, 2011.

Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.

1:08 A.M. –

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe – the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Mr. Hastings of FL, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Cohen .

United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly – the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Mr. Ross of AR, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Austin Scott and Ms. Schwartz .

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.

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

Mr. Carter moved that the Committee rise.

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

12:42 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Poe amendment number 466.

Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 466 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds by EPA to implement, administer, or enforce any statutory or regulatory requirement pertaining to emissions of greenhouse gases.

12:41 A.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Fortenberry amendment was withdrawn.

12:40 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment number 483 pending reservation of a point of order.

12:39 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Fortenberry.

An amendment numbered 483 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds for or in sterilization campaigns.

12:38 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

12:33 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment number 23.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate reductions in funds for NIH, CDC and HRSA.

12:31 A.M. –

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

12:26 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment number 424.

Amendment offered by Mr. Fortenberry.

An amendment numbered 424 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to provide assistance to Chad in the form of IMET, FMF, provision of excess defense articles, foreign military forces capacity assistance and direct commercial sales of military equipment.

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

12:17 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment number 524.

Amendment offered by Mr. Nadler.

An amendment numbered 524 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds for making application under FISA for an order requiring the production of library circulation records, library patron lists, book sales records, or book customer lists.

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

12:05 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment number 533.

Amendment offered by Mr. Young (AK).

An amendment numbered 533 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds by the Environmental Appeals Board to consider, review, reject, remand, or otherwise invalidate any permit issued for Outer Continental Shelf sources located offshore of the States along the Arctic Coast under the Clean Air Act.

12:04 A.M. –

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

12:03 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

12:01 A.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of the unanimous consent agreement adopted just prior to midnight, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 1.

11:59 P.M. –

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Rogers of Kentucky asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 1 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to House Resolution 92, no further amendment to the bill may be offered except: (1) pro forma amendments offered at any point in the reading by the chair or ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations for the purpose of debate; (2) amendments printed in the Congressional Record and contained on a list submitted to the desk. Upon removal of reservations of objection, the unanimous consent request was subsequently agreed to.

11:49 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.

11:48 P.M. –

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

Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the Committee rise.

11:47 P.M. –

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

9:56 P.M. –

The Committee resumed its sitting and continued with debate on the Pence amendment.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 17.

9:55 P.M. –

The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

8:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pence amendment number 11 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pence.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.

8:56 P.M. –

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

8:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kline amendment number 214 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Kline.

An amendment numbered 214 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds for the use of the “Program Integrity: Gainful Employment-New Programs” section of the bill.

7:56 P.M. –

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

7:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment number 232 under the five-minute rule.

7:28 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Nadler.

An amendment numbered 232 printed in the Congressional Record to limit the use of funds for the United States military operations in Afghanistan to no more than $10,000,000,000.

7:27 P.M. –

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

7:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCollum amendment number 50 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. McCollum.

An amendment numbered 50 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to be used for the Department of Defense sponsorship of NASCAR race cars.

7:07 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Holt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 265 (Roll no. 89).

7:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 270 (Roll no. 88).

7:00 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 – 179, 1 Present (Roll no. 87).

6:56 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Carter amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 – 177 (Roll no. 86).

6:53 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Lummis amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 197 (Roll no. 85).

6:50 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Camp amendment Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 292, 1 Present (Roll no. 84).

6:45 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Walden amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 – 181 (Roll no. 83).

6:42 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 267 – 159, 1 Present (Roll no. 82).

6:38 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cole amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 – 175 (Roll no. 81).

6:34 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 91 – 339 (Roll no. 80).

6:10 P.M. –

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

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

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 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.

5:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment number 506 under the five-minute rule.

5:21 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 506 printed in the Congressional Record to revise by reducing the amount made available for “Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Enforcement”, and increasing the amounts provided in section 1517(a) for transfer from the Federal Reserve to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for activities authorized to carried out by such Bureau under title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Consumer Protection Act.

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

4:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frank (MA) amendment number 458 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Frank (MA).

An amendment numbered 458 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount made available to the “Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue” and the “General Services Administration” and increase the amount made available to the “Independent Agencies, Securities and Exchange Commission, Salaries and Expenses” by $131,000,000.

4:32 P.M. –

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

3:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment number 204 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Scalise.

An amendment numbered 204 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salaries and expenses for specified federal agency positions and their offices.

3:54 P.M. –

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

3:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter amendment number 165 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Carter.

An amendment numbered 165 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule entitled “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants” published by the Environmental Protection Agency on September 9, 2010.

3:09 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Wasserman Schultz amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wasserman Schultz amendment number 211 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Wasserman Schultz.

An amendment numbered 211 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount made available to the “Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Justice Assistance” for carrying out title I of the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 by $30,000,000.

3:05 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment number 222 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment numbered 222 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for any account of the Department of Defense (except Military personnel, reserve personnel, National Guard personnel, and the Defense Health Program account) in excess of the amount made available for such account for fiscal year 2010, unless the financial statements of the Department for fiscal year 2010 are validated as ready for audit within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

2:59 P.M. –

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

2:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment number 195 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment numbered 195 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to be used for the payment of fees and other expenses under section 504 of title 5, United States Code, or section 2412(d) of title 28, United States Code.

2:29 P.M. –

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

1:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment number 576 under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Eshoo.

An amendment numbered 576 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to enter into any contract with a corporation or other business entity that does not disclose its political contributions.

1:49 P.M. –

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

1:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Camp amendment number 516 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Camp.

An amendment numbered 516 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to be used for the opening of the locks at the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock and Dam or the Chicago River Controlling Works.

1:22 P.M. –

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

1:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woolsey amendment number 413 under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Woolsey.

An amendment numbered 413 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in the Department of Defens overseas contingency operations budget for military operations in Afghanistan unless the President seeks to negotiate and enter into a bilateral status of forces agreement with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

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

1:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lowey amendment number 334 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Lowey.

An amendment numbered 334 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide grants under the Urban Area Security Initiative under section 2003 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 604).

1:15 P.M. –

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

12:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wadlen amendment under the five-minute rule.

12:20 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Walden.

An amendment numbered 404 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used to implement the Report and Order of the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices (FCC 10-201, adopted by the Commission on December 21, 2010.

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

12:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Price (NC).

An amendment numbered 514 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce the requirements in – 1. section 34(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.

12:11 P.M. –

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

12:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.

An amendment numbered 208 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used to carry out chapter 95 or chapter 96 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

11:38 A.M. –

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

11:32 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woolsey amendment under the five-minute rule pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

Amendment offered by Ms. Woolsey.

An amendment numbered 189 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds available by division A of this Act may not be used to research, develop, test, evaluate, or procure any the following: 1) Expeditionary Fighting Vechile; 2) V-22 Osprey aircraft

11:14 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 250 (Roll no. 79).

11:10 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Heller amendment Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 241 (Roll no. 78).

11:06 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Canseco amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 274 – 155 (Roll no. 77).

11:03 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Weiner amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 – 163 (Roll no. 76).

10:59 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 250 (Roll no. 75).

10:57 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 313 – 117 (Roll no. 74).

10:54 A.M. –

On agreeing to the McMorris Rodgers amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 – 179 (Roll no. 73).

10:50 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 115 – 316 (Roll no. 72).

10:47 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Bass (NH) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 104 – 322, 2 Present (Roll no. 71).

10:43 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Reed amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 186 (Roll no. 70).

10:40 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Canseco amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 – 177 (Roll no. 69).

10:36 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Walberg amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 – 209 (Roll no. 68).

10:29 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 256 (Roll no. 67).

10:11 A.M. –

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

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

10:10 A.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

10:09 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 6.

H.R. 514:

to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 – 143 (Roll no. 66).

9:42 A.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

9:16 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 514.

Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

9:02 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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Carnahan 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.

9:00 A.M. –