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Pour une agriculture durable

03/13/2013 Nativegrl77

The Nicolas Hulot Foundation has launched a petition on Change.org to support a reform of the CAP, which goes in the direction of sustainable agriculture for the future. CAP stand for : Common Agricultural Policy

La Politique Agricole Commune de l’Union européenne est en cours de réforme. C’est l’occasion de demander à nos dirigeants de défendre une agriculture durable, juste et solidaire.

Signez la pétition

Chaque année, vous donnez, souvent sans le savoir, 100 euros pour soutenir majoritairement une agriculture gourmande en énergie et en pesticides.

En tant que citoyens européens, vous financez par vos impôts la PAC : la Politique Agricole Commune des États membres de l’Union européenne. Un budget annuel colossal de 50 milliards d’euros par an, qui ne sert qu’en minorité une agriculture durable, et qui n’encourage pas les agriculteurs qui optent pour des pratiques plus écologiques, pourvoyeuses d’emploi, justes et solidaires. Il faut que cette tendance s’inverse.

Nous avons une occasion d’agir sans précédent : la PAC est actuellement en cours de réforme et cela ne se produit que tous les 7 ans. La Fondation Nicolas Hulot a donc lancé une pétition sur Change.org afin de soutenir une réforme de la PAC qui va dans le sens d’une agriculture d’avenir.

Cliquez ici pour signer notre pétition.

Nous demandons que cette réforme soit organisée autour de quatre principes : favoriser l’installation de nouveaux agriculteurs, accorder plus d’aides aux systèmes agricoles les plus respectueux de notre environnement, répartir de manière plus équilibrée les aides entre les types d’agricultures et les différents pays, et ne plus pénaliser les agricultures du Sud.

À la Fondation Nicolas Hulot, nous avons toujours eu à cœur de créer des passerelles entre les citoyens et les décideurs politiques. Cette réforme de la PAC est une opportunité sans précédent d’agir sur un sujet qui vous concerne.

Aujourd’hui même, les députés européens sont invités à voter un premier texte, avant que les discussions entre le Parlement européen, la Commission européenne et les représentants des états membres ne s’engage. En cette date symbolique, vous avez la possibilité de faire entendre votre voix sur la manière dont cet argent est utilisé. Plus vous serez nombreux à soutenir ces principes, plus la portée de notre action sera importante.

Cliquez ici pour signer notre pétition pour une agriculture d’avenir, écologique, juste et solidaire.

En espérant compter sur votre soutien,

Nicolas Hulot,

Président de la Fondation Nicolas Hulot pour la Nature et l’Homme

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CONGRESS: Republican led House ::::::: ::::::: the Senate led by Democrats HR933

03/13/2013 Nativegrl77

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate resume the motion to proceed to Calendar #21, H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill.
During Tuesday’s session, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill. If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote will be Thursday morning

The Senate adopted the motion to proceed H.R.933, Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013.

Senator Reid then called up Mikulski-Shelby amendment #26, as modified (substitute). The substitute is the text of The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, which includes separate divisions for the Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science; Defense; Homeland Security; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Acts.

We are in a period for debate only until the managers of the bill come to the floor, around 10:30am.

We expect the first amendments to the bill to be offered by Senator Cruz (Affordable Care Act funding) and Senator Harkin (Labor-HHS).

Senator Cruz called up amendment #30, which prohibits funds for the Affordable Care Act. The managers are talking about an appropriate time to vote in relation to the amendment, could be around the noon hour. Senators will be notified when a vote time is set or expected.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill:

Mikulski-Shelby amendment #26, as modified (substitute)
Harkin amendment #53 (Labor HHS flexibility)
Inhofe amendment #29 (Farms-EPA oil spill and prevention rule)

The following amendments have been considered to H.R.933:

Cruz amendment #30 (defund Obamacare) Not Agreed to: 45-52
McCain amendment #33 (Guam) Not Tabled: 48-50; agreed to by voice vote

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in a vote in relation to the Cruz amendment #26 (defund ACA) at 2pm.

The time until 2pm is equally divided and controlled between Senator Mikulski and Cruz, or their designees. At 2pm the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Cruz amendment. No amendments are in order to the amendment prior to the vote. We expect a motion to table the Cruz amendment.

Upon disposition of the Cruz amendment, the next amendment in order is a Harkin amendment relative to Labor-HHS Appropriations.

2:02pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cruz amendment #30 (defund Obamacare)

Not Agreed to: 45-52

Senator Harkin has called up amendment #53 (Labor-HHS flexibility). The Harkin amendment replaces the Labor-HHS division of the CR/omnibus with the text of the full Labor-HHS appropriations bill.

Senator McCain has offered amendment #33 (strikes certain DoD Operation and Maintenance grants to Guam).

Votes are possible in relation to the Harkin amendment #53 (Labor-HHS) and McCain amendment #33 (strikes certain DoD Operation and Maintenance grants to Guam) in the not too distant future. Another message will be sent if and when an agreement is reached.

The time until 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between Senators McCain and Durbin, or their designees. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the McCain amendment #33.

The McCain amendment #33 strikes $13 million for construction of a regional public health laboratory and $106.4 million for civilian water and wastewater improvements in Guam through the Office of Economic Adjustment; and strikes the Department of Defense authority to make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, and supplement other Federal funds.

5:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Durbin motion to table McCain amendment #33 (Guam and grant authority);

Not Tabled: 48-50, Agreed to by voice vote

The McCain amendment #33 was not tabled 48-50 and was then adopted by voice vote.

Senator Inhofe then asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendment #29 (Farms-EPA oil spill and prevention rule). Senator Boxer reserved her right to set aside the pending amendment unless Senator Inhofe would be willing to agree to a 60 vote threshold. Senator Inhofe agreed and the amendment was called up.

There will be no further roll call votes this evening, however, additional amendments may be offered and debated

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

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Cruz amendment #30 (defund the Affordable Care Act) to H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill; Not Agreed to: 45-52

2) McCain amendment #33 (Guam) Not Tabled: 48-50

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.76, Designating room S-126 of the United States Capitol as the “Senator Daniel K. Inouye Room” in recognition of his service to the Senate and the people of the United States.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.558, To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other financial assistance under section 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States. (Paul)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMs

7:53PMET This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26, as modified, and the underlying bill, H.R.933, the Continuing Resolution. However, we hope to reach an agreement to complete action on the bill without cloture.

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is 1:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, March 14.

If cloture is invoked, germane amendments must have been filed at the desk prior to the deadline to be considered in order post-cloture. Please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action: 3/12
8:10:14 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2013.

10:00:18 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:32 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:23 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.
10:24:44 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:45 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 13.
12:00:50 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:03:05 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Coffman 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. Coffman demanded the yeas and nays 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.
12:03:17 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Coffman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:37 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.
12:17:00 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 13, 2013, at 10:41 a.m., stating that that body had made appointments to the Senate National Security Working Group.
12:17:56 P.M.	H. Res. 107	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 107 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 890) to prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.”
12:19:13 P.M.	H. Res. 107	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 107.
12:57:01 P.M.	H. Res. 107	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 107, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 107 until later in the legislative day.
12:57:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:55:33 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 13.
2:55:40 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 107 which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:27:54 P.M.	H. Res. 107	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 195 (Roll no. 64).
3:35:18 P.M.	H. Res. 107	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 194 (Roll no. 65).
3:35:18 P.M.	H. Res. 107	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:35:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
3:42:22 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 295 – 120, 1 Present (Roll no. 66).
3:43:12 P.M.	H.R. 890	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 107. H.R. 890 — “To prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.”
3:43:17 P.M.	H.R. 890	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 890 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 bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-3 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.
3:44:18 P.M.	H.R. 890	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 890.
4:48:46 P.M.	H.R. 890	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:49:16 P.M.	H.R. 890	Mr. Enyart moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
4:49:45 P.M.	H.R. 890	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to add a section to provide that any State receiving TANF funding is required to provide assistance to specific groups named in the amendment.
4:57:11 P.M.	H.R. 890	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 890	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 – 230 (Roll no. 67).
5:42:49 P.M.	H.R. 890	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 246 – 181 (Roll no. 68).
5:42:50 P.M.	H.R. 890	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:42:58 P.M.		Mr. McGovern moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:59:40 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 1 – 421 (Roll no. 69).
5:59:43 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:04:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:54:37 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 113.
6:57:38 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

7:24:15 P.M.		Mr. Thompson (CA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:24:25 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:24:35 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 14, 2013.

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CONGRESS: Republicans :::::: The Vatican vote rules :::::: Democrats

03/12/2013 Nativegrl77

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:30pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
Chairwoman Mikulski and Ranking Member Shelby are expected to make their opening statements around 11:00am on H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill.
We expect to begin consideration of the bill following the recess for the caucus meetings.

Prior to the caucus recess, Senator Reid moved to proceed to H.R.933, Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013.

We expect to adopt the motion to proceed this afternoon. Once we begin consideration of the bill, Senator Mikulski plans to offer a substitute amendment that includes separate divisions for the Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science; Defense; Homeland Security; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Acts.

The Senate stands in recess until 2:30pm.

We have been unable to reach an agreement to begin consideration of H.R.933, Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. As a result of this impasse, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion. We will continue to work to adopt the motion to proceed tomorrow. If we are unable to adopt the motion, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes tonight.

No ROLL CALL VOTES

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

.Last Floor Action:
8:10:14 P.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2013.

12:00:19 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:28 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jackie Walorski to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:52 P.M.

12:00:19 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:28 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jackie Walorski to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:52 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:18:16 P.M.

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

2:00:41 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 12.

2:00:50 P.M.

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

2:02:17 P.M.

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

2:02:22 P.M.

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

2:02:56 P.M.

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

2:15:24 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 166 and that the Senate had agreed to H. Con. Res. 14 and H. Con. Res. 20 without amendment. The message also stated that the Senate had made appointments to the Senate National Security Working Group and the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.

2:16:08 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to Iran shall continue beyond March 15, 2013. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs andordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-15).

2:17:53 P.M.

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

5:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 12.
5:01:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:02:00 P.M.	H.R. 749	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 749 — “To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide an exception to the annual privacy notice requirement.”
5:02:27 P.M.	H.R. 749	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:29 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 749.
5:12:19 P.M.	H.R. 749	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:12:25 P.M.	H.R. 749	<aMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:47 P.M.	H.R. 1035	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1035 — “To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.”
5:13:36 P.M.	H.R. 1035	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:38 P.M.	H.R. 1035	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1035.
5:20:40 P.M.	H.R. 1035	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:21:11 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 12.
6:32:08 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 107.
6:32:53 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Mike Rogers (MI). Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Chairman Rogers notified the House that the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence had been served with a criminal trial subpoena for documents, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and that after consolation with the Office of General Counsel, the Committee had determined under Rule VIII that the documents sought are not “material and relevant,” and that the subpoena is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.”
6:33:15 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:33:39 P.M.	H.R. 1035	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1035 — “To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.”
6:56:24 P.M.	H.R. 1035	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 – 17 (Roll no. 63).
6:56:25 P.M.	H.R. 1035	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:54 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Ted Poe. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Poe notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consolation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena sought information that is not “material and relevant,” and not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.”
6:59:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
8:10:05 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:10:13 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:10:14 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2013.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

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CONGRESS: Republican led House :::: the Senate led by Democrats

01/03/2013 Nativegrl77

The 113^th Congress will convene at 12:00noon on Thursday, January 3, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be presented with the certificates of election and subsequently swear-in elected Members.
Following the swearing-in, the Senate will conduct a required live quorum. Senators are requested to be on the floor at this time.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.1, a resolution notifying the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.

Adopted S.Res.2, a resolution notifying the House that a quorum of the Senate has assembled.

Adopted S.Con.Res.1, a concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.

Adopted S.Con.Res.2, a concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

Adopted S.Res.3, a resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

Adopted S.Con.Res.3, a concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment or recess of the Senate.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

11:00:05 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:18 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:01:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:01:28 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Culberson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:03:59 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:00:00 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>House convened, starting a new legislative day, pursuant to the 20th amendment to the Constitution, for the meeting of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States.
12:01:01 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:34 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Clerk led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:31 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION – The Clerk announced that Certificates of Election covering 435 seats in the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress had been received and the names of those persons whose credentials show that they were regularly elected as Representatives in accordance with the laws of their respective States of the United States would be called. Without objection, the Representatives-elect were directed to record their presence by electronic device in order to determine whether a quorum was present.
12:27:27 P.M.		Call of the States Quorum responded: 429 present (Roll no. 1).
12:28:42 P.M.		ELECTION CREDENTIALS FOR DELEGATES – The Clerk notified the House that election credentials for all Delegates and Resident Commissioners had been received.
12:28:43 P.M.		The Clerk notified the House that she received letters from the Honorable Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. of Illinois and the Honorable Tim Scott of South Carolina indicating that they will not serve in the House in the 113th Congress.
12:29:01 P.M.		NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF SPEAKER – Pursuant to law and precedent, the Clerk announced that the next order of business was the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 113th Congress and that nominations would now be in order. Accordingly, the Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington placed the name of the Honorable John Boehner into nomination for the Office of Speaker and the Honorable Xavier Becerra of California placed the name of the Honorable Nancy Pelosi into nomination for the Office of Speaker. No other nominations were put forward.
12:34:38 P.M.		APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS – The Clerk announced the appointment of the following Members-elect to act as Tellers during the Roll Call for Election of Speaker: Mrs. Miller of Michigan; Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania; Ms. Kaptur; and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen.
1:41:52 P.M.		Roll call 2 – Election of the Speaker Mr. Boehner: 220, Ms. Pelosi: 192, Cantor: 3, West: 2, Cooper of Tennessee: 2, Lewis of Georgia: 1, Powell: 1, Labrador: 1, Jordan: 1, Walker: 1, Amash: 1, Dingell: 1, and Present: 1. Mr. Boehner was elected Speaker of the House.
1:42:04 P.M.		COMMITTEE TO ESCORT THE SPEAKER-ELECT – The Clerk appointed a Committee of Members-elect to escort the Speaker-elect into the Chamber and to the Chair.
1:50:24 P.M.		>The Speaker-elect was escorted into the Chamber by the Escort Committee and introduced by Representative-elect Pelosi, Democratic Leader, before assuming the Chair.
2:00:33 P.M.		ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER-ELECT – The Speaker-elect addressed the House prior to taking the Oath of Office which will be administered by the Dean of the House, Representative-elect John Dingell of Michigan.
2:08:24 P.M.		ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Dean of the House administered the Oath of Office to the Speaker-elect.
2:09:38 P.M.		ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to the Members-elect of the 113th Congress.
2:11:31 P.M.		ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS – Mrs. McMorris Rodgers notified the House that, at the direction of the Republican Conference, Mr. Cantor of Virginia had been elected as Majority Leader and Mr. McCarthy of California had been elected as Majority Whip.
2:11:32 P.M.		ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS – Mr. Becerra notified the House that, at the direction of the Democratic Caucus, Ms. Pelosi of California had been elected as Minority leader, Mr. Hoyer of Maryland had been elected as Minority Whip, and Mr. Clyburn had been elected as Assistant Democratic Leader.
2:14:53 P.M.	H. Res. 1	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1 — “Electing officers of the House of Representatives.”
2:14:56 P.M.	H. Res. 1	>Mr. Becerra demanded that the question be divided on the adoption of the resolution so as to have a separate vote on the election of the Chaplain. Agreed to without objection.
2:15:45 P.M.	H. Res. 1	portion of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:15:46 P.M.	H. Res. 1	On agreeing to the remainder of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:17:00 P.M.	H. Res. 1	Amendment offered by Mr. Becerra.
2:17:02 P.M.	H. Res. 1	On agreeing to the Becerra amendment; Failed by voice vote.
2:17:13 P.M.	H. Res. 1	>On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:17:22 P.M.	H. Res. 1	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:18 P.M.	H. Res. 2	>Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 2 — “To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.”
2:18:46 P.M.	H. Res. 2	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:18:52 P.M.	H. Res. 2	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:53 P.M.	H. Res. 3	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 3 — “Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.”
2:19:24 P.M.	H. Res. 3	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:19:31 P.M.	H. Res. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:25 P.M.	H. Res. 4	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 4 — “Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.”
2:20:45 P.M.	H. Res. 4	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:20:51 P.M.	H. Res. 4	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:26 P.M.	H. Res. 5	>Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 5 — “Adopting rules for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.”
2:23:30 P.M.	H. Res. 5	to be appointed by the Speaker, not more than three of whom shall be from the same political party, with instructions not to report back the same until it has conducted a full and complete study of, and made a determination on, whether there is any reason to deny Delegates voting right in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2:24:39 P.M.	H. Res. 5	Mr. Cantor moved to table the motion to refer.
3:00:46 P.M.	H. Res. 5	On motion to table the motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 187 (Roll no. 3).
3:00:58 P.M.	H. Res. 5	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5.
4:24:31 P.M.	H. Res. 5	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 191 (Roll no. 4).
4:25:25 P.M.	H. Res. 5	Mr. Miller, George moved to commit with instructions
4:25:26 P.M.	H. Res. 5	DEBATE – The House proceeded with debate on the George Miller (CA) motion to commit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion direct that the resolution be committed to a select committee composed of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader with instructions to report it forthwith back to the House with an amendment. The amendment would amend the Republican Rules Package to include legislation that would require that all Federal elections offer early voting for 10 hours per day for a period of 15 days, and ensure that no voter waits more than one hour to cast a ballot by providing sufficient voting systems, poll workers, and other necessary resources. The bill would also implement uniform standards for the counting of provisional ballots to ensure all voters have the opportunity to cast a ballot. Additionally, it would grant the Attorney General authority to enforce new requirements and grant private
4:25:46 P.M.	H. Res. 5	The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:42:50 P.M.	H. Res. 5	On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 229 (Roll no. 5).
4:43:06 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 2, S. Con. Res. 1, S. Con. Res. 2, and S. Con. Res. 3.
4:48:00 P.M.	H. Res. 5	>On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 196 (Roll no. 6).
4:48:01 P.M.	H. Res. 5	Subsequent to the adoption of the resolution, the Chair announced that, without objection, the word “General” in section 3(j)(1) is changed to “Government”.
4:49:01 P.M.	H. Res. 5	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:47 P.M.		Pursuant to H. Res. 3, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of Mr. Cantor of Virginia and Ms. Pelosi of California to the committee on the part of the House to join a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each house has assembled and that Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make. Agreed to without objection.
5:01:08 P.M.	H. Res. 6	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 6 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
5:01:41 P.M.	H. Res. 6	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:02:00 P.M.	H. Res. 6	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:21 P.M.	H. Res. 7	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 7 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
5:02:31 P.M.	H. Res. 7	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:02:35 P.M.	H. Res. 7	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:40 P.M.	H. Res. 8	Becerra asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
5:02:40 P.M.	H. Res. 8	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 8 — “Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.”
5:03:05 P.M.	H. Res. 8	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:03:20 P.M.	H. Res. 8	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:27 P.M.	H. Res. 9	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 9 — “Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.”
5:03:42 P.M.	H. Res. 9	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:03:46 P.M.	H. Res. 9	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:04:22 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, the Speaker, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader be authorized to accept resignations and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House. Agreed to without objection.
5:04:40 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, all Members be permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material within the permitted limit in that section of the record entitled “Extension of Remarks”. Agreed to without objection.
5:07:09 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 1	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 1 — “Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.”
5:07:44 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 1	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:07:51 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 1	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:08:22 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on January 4. Agreed to without objection.
5:08:55 P.M.		House Office Building Commission – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2001, and the Order of the House of Today the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the House Office Building Commission: Mr. Cantor and Ms. Pelosi .
5:09:14 P.M.		Appointment to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to Clause 11 of Rule X, Clause 11 of Rule I and the Order of the House Today the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Appointment to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Rogers of MI and Mr. Ruppersberger .
5:09:44 P.M.		Joint Economic Committee – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the Order of the House of Today the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Brady of TX and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney.
5:10:03 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 1	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 1 — “To provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.”
5:11:07 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 1	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:13:03 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 1	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:28 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 2	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 2 — “Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.”
5:13:39 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 2	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:13:42 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 2	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:14:00 P.M.		The Chair announced the Speaker’s policies with respect to particular aspects of the legislative process and inserted in the Congressional Record announcements concerning: first, privileges of the floor; second, introduction of bills and resolutions; third, unanimous-consent requests for the consideration of legislation; fourth, recognition for 1-minute speeches; fifth, recognition for special-order speeches; sixth, decorum in debate; seventh, conduct of votes by electronic device; eighth, use of handouts on the House floor; ninth, use of electronic equipment on the House floor; and tenth, use of the Chamber. The Chair further announced that these announcements will reiterate the origins of the stated policies and that the Chair intends to continue in the 113th Congress the policies reflected in those statements and that the policy announced in the 102nd Congress with respect to jurisdictional concepts
5:15:08 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Under clause 2(g) of rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had designated Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, and Kirk D. Boyle, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House that they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 113th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
5:15:32 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker. Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 1, and also for purposes of such concurrent resolutions of the current Congress as may contemplate my designation of Members to act in similar circumstances, the Speaker notified the Clerk of his designation of Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia to act jointly with the Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, in the event of his death or inability, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, or any reassembly under any such concurrent resolution. In the event of the death or inability of that designee, alternate Members of the House are listed in the letter from the Speaker bearing the date of January 3, 2012 for the same purposes.
5:16:35 P.M.		The Chair announced that the Speaker has delivered to the Clerk a letter dated January 3, 2013, listing Members in the order in which each shall act as Speaker pro tempore under clause 8(b)(3) of rule I.
5:17:01 P.M.		SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE – the Speaker appointed the Honorable Jeff Denham, the Honorable Mac Thornberry, the Honorable Fred Upton, the Honorable Andy Harris, and the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through the remainder of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.
5:17:31 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair annnounced to the House that the whole number of the House is 429.
5:17:32 P.M.	H. Res. 1	Subsequent to the adoption of the resolution, the Chair announced that, without objection, H. Res. 1 is amended by striking “Florida” in the second place it appears and inserting “Oregon”.
5:18:14 P.M.		Mr. McHenry moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:18:25 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:26 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 4, 2013.

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the Senate Convenes: 11:00amET December 31, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the chair. A caucus meeting is still expected this evening.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action:
9:01:07 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:00:23 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:29 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:01:07 A.M.

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

9:41:49 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

10:00:09 A.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 31.

10:00:18 A.M.

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

10:01:41 A.M.

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

10:01:45 A.M.

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

10:01:54 A.M.

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

10:27:14 A.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

10:27:25 A.M.

S. 3454

Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3454 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”

10:27:58 A.M.

S. 3454

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:28:05 A.M.

S. 3454

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3454.

10:57:34 A.M.

S. 3454

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (MI) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

10:58:54 A.M.

H.R. 6612

Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6612 — “To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.”

10:59:13 A.M.

H.R. 6612

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:59:19 A.M.

H.R. 6612

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6612.

11:19:47 A.M.

H.R. 6612

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Edwards objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:21:18 A.M.

H.R. 443

Mr. Young (AK) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:21:38 A.M.

H.R. 443

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 443.

11:23:26 A.M.

H.R. 443

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Grijalva objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:24:23 A.M.

H.R. 2076

Mr. Gowdy moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:24:47 A.M.

H.R. 2076

>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2076.

11:44:57 A.M.

H.R. 2076

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:45:31 A.M.

S. 3666

>Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3666 — “To amend the Animal Welfare Act to modify the definition of “exhibitor”.”

11:46:01 A.M.

S. 3666

Considered under suspension of the rules.

11:46:02 A.M.

S. 3666

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3666.

11:51:14 A.M.

S. 3666

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

11:51:21 A.M.

S. 3666

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

11:51:58 A.M.

H.R. 6364

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:52:09 A.M.

H.R. 6364

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6364.

12:04:45 P.M.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 114, S. 140, S. 264, S. 499, S. 970, S. 1047, S. 1421, S. 1478, S. 2015, S. 3250, S. 3563, S. 3715, H.R. 3263, H.R. 3641, and H.R. 4073.

12:06:20 P.M.

H.R. 6364

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Norton objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:06:57 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 145 — “Calling for universal condemnation of the North Korean missile launch of December 12, 2012.”

12:07:10 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:07:12 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 145.

12:18:41 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:19:03 P.M.

H. Res. 134

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 134 — “Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.”

12:19:46 P.M.

H. Res. 134

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:19:47 P.M.

H. Res. 134

<DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.

12:33:42 P.M.

H. Res. 134

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Engel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:34:05 P.M.

H. Res. 834

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 834 — “Urging the governments of Europe and the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, and urging the President to provide information about Hizballah to the European allies of the United States and to support the Government of Bulgaria in investigating the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas.”

12:34:19 P.M.

H. Res. 834

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:34:20 P.M.

H. Res. 834

<>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 834.

12:57:08 P.M.

H. Res. 834

were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:57:46 P.M.

H. Res. 193

>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 193 — “Calling on the new Government of Egypt to honor the rule of law and immediately return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.”

12:57:59 P.M.

H. Res. 193

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:58:00 P.M.

H. Res. 193

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 193.

1:07:38 P.M.

H. Res. 193

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1:07:41 P.M.

H. Res. 193

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

1:07:44 P.M.

H. Res. 193

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

1:08:20 P.M.

H.R. 6649

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6649 — “To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.”

1:08:28 P.M.

H.R. 6649

Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:08:30 P.M.

H.R. 6649

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6649.

1:37:06 P.M.

H.R. 6649

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

1:37:10 P.M.

H.R. 6649

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

1:37:58 P.M.

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

5:44:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 31.
5:44:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:45:24 P.M.	S. 3454	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3454 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”
6:09:21 P.M.	S. 3454	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 – 29 (Roll no. 652).
6:09:22 P.M.	S. 3454	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 6612	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6612 — “To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.”
6:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 6612	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 653).
6:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 6612	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 6364	Considered as unfinished business.
6:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 6364	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 401 – 5 (Roll no. 654).
6:25:32 P.M.	H.R. 6364	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:42 P.M.		Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on January 1. Agreed to without objection.
6:25:50 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:25:51 P.M.		Mr. Duffy moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:25:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:55 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 1, 2013.