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Fly Into the Future!

04/18/2013 Nativegrl77

by Lonnie G. Bunch

Here’s your chance to look into the future! Click on this link to find a very special video I hope you will view.

The video connects you to an exciting two-and-a-half minute computer animation — known as a “fly-through” — that takes you through a conceptual rendering of Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The video dramatically depicts what your support is helping to create. It is a vision that you can truly be proud of!

Beginning with a montage of African American history makers, the video flies over our beautiful National Mall in Washington, D.C. You’ll see the Museum itself taking virtual shape at 14^th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, right across from the Smithsonian’s American History Museum. Then you’ll go inside for a “guided tour” of galleries, exhibitions and more, ending with a view of the building glowing with lights at night.

What makes this video so exciting is the knowledge that, thanks to you and your fellow Charter Members and Supporters, the museum building is rapidly becoming a reality. Construction is underway and our doors will open in late 2015!

You are playing a tremendous role in building the National Museum of African American History and Culture already. I offer the heartfelt gratitude to you from all of us here at the Museum.

	All the best,

	Lonnie G. Bunch Director

P.S. I hope you’ll forward this message to friends and family who need to know that, finally, African American history and culture will be getting a much deserved and long overdue place of honor on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Again, thank you!

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:::::: CONGRESS ::::::

04/17/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 and the time until 4:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees for concurrent debate on amendments to the bill.
At approximately 4:00pm, there will be a series of up to 9 roll call votes in the order listed below. All amendments will be subject to a 60 affirmative-vote threshold. No other amendments are in order to any of these amendments. There will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to each vote. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.
- Manchin-Toomey amendment #715
- Grassley substitute amendment consistent with the summary which is at the desk;
- Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking);
- Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry);
- Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons/clip bans);
- Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns);
- Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment #714 (high capacity clip ban)
- Barrasso amendment #717 (privacy) and
- Harkin-Alexander amendment relative to mental health, the text of which is at the desk.
The Senate adopted S.Res.101, a resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by this tragedy.
4:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Manchin-Toomey amendment #715 (background checks) (60-vote threshold);
Not Agreed To: 54-46Senator Reid changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider
4:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Grassley amendment #725 (substitute)Not Agreed To: 52-48 (60-vote threshold)
4:47pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking);Not Agreed To: 58-42 (60-vote threshold)
5:06pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry);Not Agreed To: 57-42 (60-vote threshold)
5:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons ban/clips ban)Not Agreed to: 40-60
5:42pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns)Not Agreed to: 56-44
The Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment was not agreed to 46-54. There will be no further roll call votes today.At 12:00 noon tomorrow, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the Barrasso and Harkin amendments.
– Barrasso amendment #717 (privacy) and

– Harkin-Alexander amendment #730 (mental health).

Senator Reid intends to execute the previous orders to consider the Torres and Watson nominations tomorrow. At 2:00pm, there will be 15 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form prior to votes on the nominations.

At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #22, the nomination of Analisa Torres, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. We expect a voice vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #23, the nomination of Derrick Kahala Watson, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Manchin-Toomey amendment #715 (background checks); Not agreed to: 54-46 (60 affirmative vote threshold)
2)      Grassley amendment #725 (substitute); Not Agreed to: 52-48 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

3)      Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking); Not Agreed to: 58-42 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

4)      Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry); Not Agreed to: 57-43 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

5)      Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons/clip ban); Not Agreed to: 40-60 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

6)      Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns); Not Agreed to: 56-44 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

7)      Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment #714 (high capacity clip ban); Not Agreed to:46-54 (60 affirmative vote threshold)

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.101, condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by this tragedy.

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Con.Res.5, expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur “Jack” Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act. (Enzi)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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US House of Representatives

Last Floor Action:
10:01:14 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.

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10:00:55 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:14 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.

10:37:56 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 17.
12:00:19 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Robert Silvers, Congregation B’Nai Israel, Boca Raton, Florida.
12:02:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:37 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lankford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:01 P.M.		The Chair recognized Mr. Deutch for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:05 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.
12:42:43 P.M.	H. Res. 164	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 164 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.”
12:45:06 P.M.	H. Res. 164	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 164.
1:38:57 P.M.	H. Res. 164	An amendment, offered by Mr. Woodall, to include the text of an amendment offered by Representative McCaul of Texas in House Report 113-41 and provide for the offering of the amendment by Representative McCaul or his designee.
1:53:51 P.M.	H. Res. 164	The previous question was ordered on the amendment and on the resolution without objection.
1:54:09 P.M.	H. Res. 164	On agreeing to the Woodall amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:54:23 P.M.	H. Res. 164	On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 109 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

2:18:13 P.M.	H. Res. 164	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 109).
2:18:14 P.M.	H. Res. 164	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:19:12 P.M.		BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY – Pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY: Mr. Coble and Mr. Courtney.
2:21:33 P.M.	H.R. 624	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 164. H.R. 624 — “To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.”
2:21:38 P.M.	H.R. 624	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 624 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.
2:22:56 P.M.	H.R. 624	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 164 and Rule XVIII.
2:22:58 P.M.	H.R. 624	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:23:10 P.M.	H.R. 624	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 624.

3:32:21 P.M.	H.R. 624	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (MI), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-41 to correct reported language concerning a reference in subsection (c)(4) to the procedures created in (c)(7).
3:32:24 P.M.	H.R. 624	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 164, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment No. 1.
3:34:35 P.M.	H.R. 624	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:34:49 P.M.	H.R. 624	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-41 to further define how classified cyber threat intelligence may be shared and used, and adds an additional provision stipulating that classified threat intelligence may only be used, retained, or further disclosed by a certified entity only for cybersecurity purposes.
3:34:52 P.M.	H.R. 624	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 164, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 2.
3:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 624	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:43:22 P.M.	H.R. 624	An amendment, offered by Mr. Schneider, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-41 to clarify that independent contractors are eligible for security clearances for purposes of employment to handle cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information.
3:43:25 P.M.	H.R. 624	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 164, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 3.
3:51:45 P.M.	H.R. 624	On agreeing to the Schneider amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:24 P.M.	H.R. 624	An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-41 to replace the term “local” with “political subdivision”, which allows the inclusion of utility “districts” that would not otherwise be covered but that are intended to be covered in the bill.
3:52:27 P.M.	H.R. 624	<DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 164, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 4.
3:59:33 P.M.	H.R. 624	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:00:33 P.M.	H.R. 624	Mr. Rogers (MI) moved that the Committee rise.
4:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 624	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:04 P.M.	H.R. 624	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 624 as unfinished business.
4:01:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:30:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 17.
4:30:18 P.M.	H.R. 624	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 624 — “To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.”
4:30:42 P.M.	H.R. 624	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 624	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:32:27 P.M.	H.R. 624	On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Roll Call 110 – Recorded vote pending.

5:01:53 P.M.	H.R. 624	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 418 – 0 (Roll no. 111).
5:07:42 P.M.	H.R. 624	On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 411 – 3 (Roll no. 112).
5:08:59 P.M.	H.R. 624	Mr. Sessions moved that the Committee rise.
5:09:12 P.M.	H.R. 624	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 624	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 624 as unfinished business.
5:11:00 P.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
5:11:26 P.M.		<World War I Centennial Commission – Pursuant to section 4(b) of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112-272), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Colonel Thomas N. Moe, Retired, Lancaster, OH.
5:13:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
5:30:22 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:58:12 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:58:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:58:24 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 18, 2013.

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NMAAHC public programs in March and May 2013

03/25/2013 Nativegrl77

NMAAHC public programs in March and May 2013 Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery, A Conversation between Deborah Willis and Lonnie Bunch

Monday, March 25, 2013, 7:00 pm

Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will moderate a discussion with Deborah Willis, chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, about her latest work Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery. The publication is a collaboration with Barbara Krauthamer, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Through rare photographs and documents, the book focuses on black enslavement, emancipation and life from 1850 to1930. Recipient of Guggenheim, Fletcher and MacArthur fellowships, Willis is a founding member of the museum’s Scholarly Advisory Committee.

Books will be available for sale and signing following the program. For more information, visit http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar or call (202) 633-0070. Admission is free and on a first come, first serve basis.

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland walking beside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Mulholland, film screening and discussion

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

The Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland grew up in the segregated South and emerged as an activist who fought fervently for the rights of others. Attacked and beaten during the courageous Freedom Rides of 1961, Joan was imprisoned and hunted but never wavered in her beliefs. An Ordinary Hero is a moving chronicle of Mulholland’s life, containing rare images and footage from the Civil Rights Movement. Following the film will be a panel discussion featuring Mulholland, her son, Loki Mulholland, who is the writer and director of the film, and William Pretzer, Senior Curator of History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Co-sponsors of the event are NMAAHC and the Arlington Public Library.

For more information, visit http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar or call (202) 633-0070. Admission is free and on a first come, first serve basis.

On Art and History: Natasha Trethewey Reads and Discusses Native Guard

Monday, May 6, 2013, 7:00 pm

National Museum of American History, Warner Bros. Theater 14^th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC First floor, enter through Constitution Ave doors Metro: Smithsonian or Federal Triangle
Natasha Trethewey, appointed the U.S. Poet Laureate in June 2012, will read from her Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems titled Native Guard. Trethewey gives an impressive interpretation of the Native Guard, one of the first mostly black regiments to fight in the Union Army. The Native Guard was composed mostly of former slaves who enlisted and were assigned to guard Confederate prisoners of war. According to Trethewey’s poem “Elegy for the Native Guards,” the presence of the African American soldiers has gone unrecognized. She also explores her life from the mid-1960s through the early 1980s, a time of tremendous upheaval in Mississippi. Native Guard provides a thoughtful, long view of a tumultuous century in American History. The Rising Star Fife and Drum Band led by Sharde Thomas of Sardis, Miss., will open and close the program.

Books will be available for sale and signing following the program. For more information, visit http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar. Admission is free, but reservations are suggested, call (202) 633-0070.

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President Obama in Israel

03/21/2013 Nativegrl77

President Obama Holds a Press Conference with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

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the House: H.Con25 Vote:227-207 /HR933 Vote:318-109 ::::::: CONGRESS :::::: the Senate: S.Con.Res.8

03/21/2013 Nativegrl77

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3/20/13 — H.R.933, the Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, as amended; Passed: 73-26

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:00am on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of S.Con.Res.8, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.
When the Senate convenes on Thursday, there will be 34 hours remaining for debate on the budget resolution, equally divided and controlled between the Chair and Ranking Member of the Budget Committee.

The Senate has resumed consideration of S.Con.Res.8, the Budget resolution. Senator Reid reiterated his intention that the Senate will be in session until we complete the Budget resolution and that could mean being in session all night Friday night or whatever it takes. Senators should plan accordingly.

Senator Sessions made a motion to recommit S.Con.Res.8 back to the Committee on the Budget with instructions to report back no later than March 22, 2013 with such changes as may be necessary to achieve unified budget balance by Fiscal Year 2023.

Motions to recommit are debatable for up to 1 hour, equally divided, and are amendable in two degrees. Each amendment to a motion is debatable for 1 hour each and equally divided. It would take consent to return to the resolution side of the amendment tree to offer amendments to the resolution.

When a vote time is set, another message will be sent.

At 3:45pm today, there will be up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided between Senators Klobuchar and Coats, or their designees, for a report on the economic goals and policy under section 305(b) of the Congressional Budget Act.

We believe to be close to locking in an agreement that would result in a series of up to 5 roll call votes in the 8pm range tonight. When an agreement is reached and vote time is set, I will send another message.

Up to 5 votes around 8pm tonight:

– Sessions motion to recommit (budget balance by 2023)

– Murray #433 (Paul Ryan Budget)

– Hatch #297 (medical device repeal)

– Stabenow #432 (vouchers)

– Grassley #156 (reserve fund-tax reform)

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in a series of 5 votes at 8:10pm tonight, 6 votes at 11am tomorrow, and provides for the commencement of the so-called vote-a-rama around 3pm tomorrow. All votes after the first vote tonight will be 10 minutes in duration with 2 minutes for debate equally divided between each vote. No amendments are in order to the amendments or motion in this agreement prior to the votes in relation to the amendment. Following the votes tonight, the remainder of tonight’s session will be for debate only on the Budget resolution.

Up to 5 votes at 8:10pm tonight:

– Sessions motion to recommit (budget balance by 2023)

– Murray #433 (Paul Ryan Budget)

– Hatch #297 (medical device repeal)

– Stabenow #432 (vouchers)

– Grassley #156 (reserve fund-tax reform)

Up to 6 votes at 11am tomorrow:

– Mikulski #431 (equal pay)

– Ayotte #158 (prohibits budget with revenue increase while unemployment is above 5.5%)

– Cruz #202 (reserve fund to repeal PPACA and Education reconciliation)

– Murray #439 (side by side to Crapo PPACA)

– Crapo #222 (reserve fund re: repeal tax increase under PPACA for low and middle income Americans)

– Shaheen #438 (women’s health)

2 hours for debate

Vote-a-rama!

– Democratic amendment

– Republican alternative to Shaheen (women’s health)

Text of the agreement is as follows:

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that the pending motion be set aside and the following amendments to S.Con.Res.8 be called up:

– Murray #433;

– Hatch #297;

– Stabenow #432;

– Grassley #156;

– Mikulski #431;

– Ayotte #158;

– Cruz #202;

– Murray #439;

– Crapo #222; and

– Shaheen #438.

That the time until 8:10pm be equally divided between the two managers, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the Sessions motion and the first four amendments listed; that all after the first vote this evening be 10 minute votes; that there be two minutes equally divided in the usual form prior to each vote; that no amendments be in order to the motion or any of the amendments prior to the votes in relation to these items; that following the votes this evening, the remainder of today’s session be for debate only on the concurrent resolution; further, that when the Senate convenes at 9am on Friday, March 22^nd, the Senate resume consideration of S.Con.Res.8 with the time until 11am equally divided between the two managers, or their designees; that at 11am, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the remaining amendments listed above; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote and all after the first vote in this sequence be ten minute votes; that upon disposition of the last amendment listed, there be two hours equally divided between the two managers, or their designees, remaining on the concurrent resolution; finally, the next amendment in order be an amendment from the Majority side to be followed by a Republican alternative to Shaheen #438.

8:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sessions motion to recommit (budget balance by 2023)

Not Agreed to: 46-53

8:52pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Hatch amendment #297 (medical device repeal)

Agreed to: 79-20

9:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Stabenow amendment #432 (Medicare vouchers);

Agreed To: 96-3

9:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Grassley amendment #156 (reserve fund-tax reform).

Not Agreed To: 45-54

This will be the last vote of the night. The next votes will occur at 11am tomorrow.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

– Sessions motion to recommit (budget balance by 2023); Not Agreed To: 46-53

– Murray #433 (Paul Ryan Budget); Not Agreed To: 40-59

– Hatch #297 (medical device repeal); Agreed To: 79-20

– Stabenow #432 (vouchers); Agreed To: 96-3

– Grassley #156 (strikes tax reconciliation/establishes reserve fund-tax reform); Not Agreed To: 45-54

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.88, a resolution providing for Members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Adopted S.Res.89, Designating March 25, 2013, as “National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day”

Adopted H.Con.Res.18, authorizing the use of the Capital Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service-May 15, 2013.

Adopted H.Con.Res.19, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby-June 15, 2013.

Passed S.540, to designate the air route control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the “Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. (Reid)

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 21, 2013.

9:00:24 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:28 A.M.

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

9:00:45 A.M.

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

9:02:25 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Olson demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olson objected to the voice vote and made a point of no quorum and the Speaker announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

9:03:01 A.M.

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

9:03:32 A.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the house that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 20, 2013 at 8:22 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 933 with amendments.

9:03:51 A.M.

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

9:19:52 A.M.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that the Speaker may postpone further proceedings on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 933 as though under clause 8(a)(1)(A) of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.

9:20:10 A.M.

H.R. 933

Pursuant to a previous special order the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.

9:20:57 A.M.

H.R. 933

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 933.

9:50:46 A.M.

H.R. 933

The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous special order.

9:51:00 A.M.

H.R. 933

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 933, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Senate amendments and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lowey requested the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

9:54:54 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 25 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.”

9:55:25 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

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

9:55:43 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with further debate on H. Con. Res. 25.

10:10:52 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 25.

10:11:34 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

10:44:34 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 88). 10Rs voted against the Ryan Budget

10:44:34 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

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

10:44:46 A.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 933.

10:54:37 A.M.

H.R. 933

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 318 – 109 (Roll no. 89).

10:54:38 A.M.

H.R. 933

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

10:55:15 A.M.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

10:56:06 A.M.

Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 21, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013. Agreed to without objection.

10:58:29 A.M.

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission – Pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, 113th Congress the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. Wolf.

11:00:54 A.M.

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

11:14:20 A.M.

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

1:27:06 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:27:17 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:27:38 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 25, 2013.