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The Senate Convenes at 2pmET July 11, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the final half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit.
The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.1323 is at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 12^th.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
As a reminder to all Senators, Senator Reid filed cloture on S.1323 and on the motion to proceed to H.R.2055, the MilCon Appropriations bill; the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill . Unless an agreement is reached, there will be up to 2 roll call votes Wednesday morning.
There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.
Adopted S.Res.231, designating September 2011 as National Child Awareness Month.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2011

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 11, 2011

H.R. 2354:: making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

7:55 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

7:54 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:48 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Miller (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Miller (NC).

An amendment to increase funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy by $24,018,000) by reducing funds for fossil energy research and development.

7:47 P.M. – On agreeing to the Harris amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:35 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Harris amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Harris.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce nuclear energy allocation by $6,000,000 and increase the spending reduction account by the same amount.

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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:27 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment to increase allocations for energy and efficiency and renewable energy by $46,000,000.

7:26 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:17 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Lamborn.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to strike language related to the allocation of funds relating to weatherization assistance funds.

7:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 538).

7:07 P.M. – On agreeing to the Woodall amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 537).

7:04 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 536).

7:00 P.M. – On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 535).

6:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Tierney amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 534).

6:31 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

6:30 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.

6:18 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

H.R. 2417:: to repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes

6:17 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:31 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2417.Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:30 P.M. – Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

5:26 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H.R. 2354:: making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

5:25 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354as unfinished business.On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.

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

5:15 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Markey.

An amendment to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by $100 million and reduce the Nuclear Energy account by $50 million and the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $50 million.

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

4:57 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. McClintock.

An amendment to reduce various accounts by $3,250,437,000 and transfer the savings to the spending reduction account.

4:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:52 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Kaptur.

An amendment to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by 10 million and reduce the Departmental Adminstration account by 10 million.

By unanimous consent, the Kaptur amendment was withdrawn.

4:45 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Kaptur.

An amendment to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by 10 million and reduce the Departmental Adminstration account by 10 million.

4:36 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the McIntyre amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:31 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McIntyre amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. McIntyre.

An amendment to add a new section at the end of the General Provisions, Corps of Engineers-Civil account by amending section 156 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976.

4:30 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Terry amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:24 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Terry.

An amendment to insert a new section at the end of title I stating that not later than 1 year after the date enactment of this Act, the Army Corps of Engineers shall conduct and publish the results of a study regarding the reasons and contributing factors that led to the abnormal flooding of the Missouri River during the spring and summer of 2011, with specific focus on whether the water management activities of the Corps, conducted for any purpose other than flood prevention and control, contributed to the 2011 flooding and in what ways.

4:23 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes 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.

3:56 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:55 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Moran.

An amendment to strike section 109 of the bill, which prohibits the use of funds to be used by the Army Corps of Engineers to adopt or enforce a change or supplement to the rule or guidance documents pertaining to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

3:47 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.

3:46 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:40 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment to strike section 102 of the bill, which prohibits the use of funds to be used to implement any competitive sourcing actions under OMB Circular A-76 or High Performing Organizations for the Army Corps of Engineers.

3:37 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Courtney amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Courtney amendment sought to propose a net increase in the budget authority of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:29 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Courtney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Courtney.

An amendment to appropriate $808 million to the Army Corps of Engineers, Operation and Maintenance account, which shall be derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.

3:28 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Woodall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:15 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woodall amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Woodall.

An amendment to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $4,900,000 and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.

3:14 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Bishop (NY) amendment sought to increase the level of outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:05 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (NY).

An amendment to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by 33,535,000 to improve and restore water infrastructure and reduce the Fossil Energy Research and Development account under the Department of Energy.

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 that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:55 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Mr. Scalise.

An amendment to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $6,360,000 for efficient cargo transportation by improving dredging and navigation of waterways, and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administration Expenses acount by the same amount.

2:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:48 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Graves (MO) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Graves (MO).

An amendment to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction account by $1,750,000 and increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $1,000,000.

2:43 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.By unanimous consent, the Rivera amendment was withdrawn.

2:38 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rivera amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Rivera.

An amendment to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction account by $32,724,000 for everglades restoration and reduce the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account under the Department of Energy by the same amount.

2:37 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tierney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tierney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:32 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tierney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Mr. Tierney.

An amendment to increase funds for the Army Corps of Engineers, Construction and Operation accounts and reduce funds for the Nuclear Energy account under the Department of Energy.

By unanimous consent, the Turner amendment was withdrawn.

2:27 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Turner.

An amendment to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction, Operation and Maintenance accounts by $241,713,000 and increase the National Nuclear Security Administration account by the same amount.

2:25 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Tierney amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Tierney amendment sought to increase the level of outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tierney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Tierney.

An amendment to increase funds for the Army Corps of Engineers, Construction and Operation accounts and reduce funds for the Nuclear Energy account under the Department of Energy.

2:18 P.M. – By unanimous consent, the King (IA) amendment was withdrawn.

2:12 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).

An amendment to provide a transfer of $1 million to the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study of the Missouri River flooding.

2:10 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

2:09 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

2:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:01 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Visclosky 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.

2:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.

12:07 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:00 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.The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 9:30am July 7, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #93, S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit, with the time until 10:00am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

At 10:00am, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1323.

There will be no further roll call votes this week. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, July 11, 2011 on the motion to proceed to S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit.

10:00am the Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit; Invoked: 74-22

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 7, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:02 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 8, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 2219:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:01 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.

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

9:00 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee rise.

8:59 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Lewis (GA) amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the provisions of the Lewis (GA) amendment sought to change existing law and constitutedlegislation in appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lewis (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Lewis (GA).

An amendment to require DOD to post on a public website the cost of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, per each American taxpayer.

8:54 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Herrera Buetler amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler.

An amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to enter into a contract that allows the contractor to use amounts paid to the contractor under such contract to pay a tax to the Afghan Ministry of Finance.

8:47 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Murphy (CT) amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the provisions of the Murphy (CT) amendment sought to change existing law and constitutedlegislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Murphy (CT).

An amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill for purchase of non-combat vehicles for use outside of the U.S. if such vehicles are not substantially manufactured in the U.S.

8:42 P.M. –

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

8:36 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceed with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to maintain an end strength level of troops in Europe to more than 30,000 and to reduce military personnel accounts accordingly.

8:33 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the provisions of the Tonko amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to pay a contractor under contract with DOD for costs of any amount paid by the contractor or subcontractor to an employee performing work under the contract for compensation if the compensation exceeds the rate payable for level I of the Executive Schedule regardless of the contract funding source.

8:28 P.M. –

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

8:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Huelskamp amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Huelskamp.

An amendment numbered 77 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement the curriculum of the Chaplain Corps Tier 1 DATD repeal training dated April 11, 2011.

8:15 P.M. –

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

8:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for any account of the Department of Defense (other than accounts excluded by subsection (b)) in excess of the amount made available for such account for fiscal year 2011, unless the financial statements of the Department for fiscal year 2011 are validated as ready for audit within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Section (b) of the amendment lists accounts that should be excluded by section (a).

8:10 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 appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole Proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment to add a section to the bill regarding the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces and military contractors from Iraq by December 31, 2011.

8:05 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Kinzinger (IL) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kinzinger amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Kinzinger (IL).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to research, develop, manufacture, or procure a newly designed flight suit or integrated aircrew ensemble.

7:59 P.M. –

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

7:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to reduce the amounts made available in sundry sections of title IV.

7:49 P.M. –

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

7:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Conyers amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Conyers.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for deploying members of the Armed forces on to the ground of Libya for the purposes of engaging in military operations, unless the purpose of such deployment is limited solely to rescuing members of the United States Armed forces; awarding a contract to a private security contractor to conduct any activity on the ground of Libya; or otherwise establishing or maintaining any presence of members of the Armed Forces or private security contractors on the ground of Libya, unless the purpose of such deployment is limited solely to rescuing members of the United States Armed Forces.

7:43 P.M. –

7:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to reduce by $3,577,192,676 the funding for the Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund provided by title IX.

7:37 P.M. –

7:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to reduce funds made available by this Act for “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” by $250,000,000.

7:20 P.M. –

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

7:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeFazio amendment no. 96 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio.

An amendment numbered 96 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 376 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.

7:10 P.M. –

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

7:09 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 268:

reaffirming the United States’ commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 6, 13 Present (Roll no. 524).

6:52 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

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

6:51 P.M. –

Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 340.

H.R. 2219:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.

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

6:50 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee now rise.

On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 244 (Roll no. 523).

6:46 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cole amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 – 170 (Roll no. 522).

6:42 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Welch amendment Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 257 (Roll no. 521).

6:39 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 265 (Roll no. 520).

6:35 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment Failed by recorded vote: 89 – 338 (Roll no. 519).

6:31 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Sherman amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 316 – 111 (Roll no. 518).

6:25 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment Failed by recorded vote: 135 – 290 (Roll no. 517).

6:21 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Foxx amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 – 175 (Roll no. 516).

6:18 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Rigell amendment Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 249 (Roll no. 515).

5:51 P.M. –

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

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

5:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fortenberry amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Fortenberry.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for international military education and training, foreign military financing, excess defense articles, assistance under section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2006, issuance for direct commercial sales of military equipment, or peacekeeping operations for the countries of Chad, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burma may be used to support any military training or operations that include child soldiers.

5:44 P.M. –

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. Frank (MA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frank (MA) amendment no. 97 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Frank (MA).

An amendment numbered 97 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section at the end of the bill which reduces the total amount of appropriations by $8,500,000,000 not to be derived from amounts of appropriations made available by title I (“Military Personnel”), under the heading “Defense Health Program” in title VI, or by title IX (“Overseas Contingency Operations”).

5:17 P.M. –

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

5:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole (OK) amendment no. 4 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds be used to implement any rule, regulation, or executive order regarding the disclosure of political contributions that takes effect on or after the date of enactment of the this Act.

5:03 P.M. –

Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Welch amendment Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment constitutes legislation and violates Clause 2 of rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch (VT) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Welch.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for tax collection by the Afghan Ministry of Finance.

4:58 P.M. –

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

4:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment no. 30 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flores.

An amendment numbered 30 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds be used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

4:49 P.M. –

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

4:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch (VT) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Welch.

An amendment to limit the use of funds to not more than $200,000,000, provided by title IX under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Army”, may be available for the Commander’s Emergency Response Program. Also, the amount otherwise provided under such heading is reduced by $200,000,000.

4:42 P.M. –

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

4:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended for assistance to the Government of Iran, Hamas, Hizbullah, or the Muslim Brotherhood.

4:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2219.

4:33 P.M. –

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

4:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Neugebauer amendment no. 89 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Neugebauer.

An amendment numbered 89 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds be used to reduce the number of B-1 aircraft of the Armed Forces.

4:26 P.M. –

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

4:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Engel.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Defense to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for an agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.

4:21 P.M. –

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

4:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gohmert amendment under the five-minute rule.

4:09 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Gohmert.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated, expended, or used in any manner to support military operations, including NATO or United Nations operations, in Libya or in Libya’s airspace.

4:07 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to the unanimous consent request just agreed to, the Chair put the question on adoption of the Foxx amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes 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.

4:06 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 61 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of section 7 of title 1, United States Code (the Defense of Marriage Act)

4:05 P.M. –

VACATING PROCEEDINGS – Mr. Bishop of Utah asked unanimous consent that the proceedings by which the Foxx amendment was adopted by voice vote be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher 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 – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rohrabacher amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Rohrabacher.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds be used to provide assistance to Pakistan

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

3:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sherman amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:47 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Sherman.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of the War Powers Resolution

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

3:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. RUNYAN.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to procure air transporation from a commerical air carrier for a member of the Armed Forces who is traveling under orders to deploy to or return from an overseas contingency operation under terms that allow the carrier to charge the member fees for checked baggage other than for bags weighing more than 80 pounds or bags in excess of 4 per individual

3:43 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass(CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:38 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Bass (CA).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds be used in contravention of section 1590 or 1591 of title 18, United States Code, or in contravention of the requirements of section 106(g) or (h) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7104(g) or (h))

3:37 P.M. –

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

3:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mulvaney amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:29 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Mulvaney.

An amendment to reduce the total amount of appropriations made available by this Act by $17,192,000,000, not to be derived from amounts of appropriations made available by title IX

3:27 P.M. –

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

3:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment under the five-minute rule. A point of order was reserved.

3:23 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Eshoo.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with a corporation or other business entity that does not disclose its political expenditures.

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

3:20 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Kissell.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any United States commerical air carrier if that air carrier charges baggage fees to any member of the Armed Forces who is traveling on official military orders

3:19 P.M. –

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

3:17 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Michaud amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:16 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Michaud.

An amendment numbered 64 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of section 2533a of title 10, United States Code (popularly known as the “Berry Amendment”)

3:15 P.M. –

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

3:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 61 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of section 7 of title 1, United States Code (the Defense of Marriage Act)

3:02 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Norton amendment Failed by voice vote.

2:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Norton amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:54 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Norton.

An amendment to provide the amount otherwise made available by “Operation and Maintenance-Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites” is reduced and increased by 1,000,000.

2:53 P.M. –

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

2:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rigell amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Rigell.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to support Operation Odyssey Dawn or Operation Unified Protector

2:45 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 229 (Roll no. 514).

2:38 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cole amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 – 201 (Roll no. 513).

2:31 P.M. –

On agreeing to the McCollum amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 260 (Roll no. 512).

2:26 P.M. –

On agreeing to the McCollum amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 201 (Roll no. 511).

2:21 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 140 – 285 (Roll no. 510).

2:18 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cohen amendment Failed by recorded vote: 119 – 306 (Roll no. 509).

2:14 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment Failed by recorded vote: 145 – 283 (Roll no. 508).

2:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cohen amendment Failed by recorded vote: 210 – 217 (Roll no. 507).

2:07 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 114 – 314 (Roll no. 506).

2:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 131 – 297 (Roll no. 505).

1:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Nadler amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 504).

On agreeing to the Nadler amendment Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 251 (Roll no. 504).

1:55 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment Failed by recorded vote: 133 – 295 (Roll no. 503).

1:50 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 97 – 322 (Roll no. 502).

1:25 P.M. –

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

1:24 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes 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.

12:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Amash.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for the use of military force against Libya.

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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

12:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole amendment number 13 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.

An amendment numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the Department of Defense to assist any group or individual not part of a country’s armed forces for the purpose of assisting that group or individual in carrying out military activities in or against Libya.

12:33 P.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

12:32 P.M. –

Mrs. Emerson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2434.

12:03 P.M. –

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

12:02 P.M. –

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

12:01 P.M. –

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

12:00 P.M. –

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 7.

11:07 A.M. –

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

10:00 A.M. –

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 10amET July 6, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1323, to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit with the time until 12:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 12:30pm, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly party conferences.

The time from 2:15pm until 6pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

As a reminder to all Senators, the Majority Leader filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1323 during Tuesday’s session of the Senate. Unless further agreement is reached, this vote will occur during Thursday’s session of the Senate.

Senator Reid announced there will be no roll call vote on Monday, July 25th.

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

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 6, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2219:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

9:42 P.M. –

Mr. Clarke (MI) raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

9:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Clarke (MI).

9:38 P.M. –

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

9:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cicilline.

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

9:22 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

9:21 P.M. –

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

9:12 P.M. –

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

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment to strike funding for Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund and apply it to the Spending Reduction Account.

9:11 P.M. –

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

9:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on thePoe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment to reduce funds in Operation and Maintenance and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

9:00 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.

8:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theNadler amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Nadler.

An amendment to transfer funds with respect to Operation and Maintenance.

8:54 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Welch amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theWelch amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Welch.

An amendment to reduce funding for Operation and Maintenance and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

8:47 P.M. –

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

8:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded withdebate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.

An amendment to strike $20,887,651,000 from title IX and increase the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.

8:37 P.M. –

8:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theLee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment to strke $33,000,124,000 from title IX and increase the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.

8:19 P.M. –

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

8:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded withdebate on the Boswell amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Boswell.

7:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments to H.R. 2219.

7:29 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 501).

7:24 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Amash amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 500).

7:20 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Welch amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 499).

7:15 P.M. –

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

7:14 P.M. –

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

VACATING DEMANDS FOR ROLL CALLS – Mr. Broun of Georgia asked unanimous consent to vacate the demands for recorded votes on amendment Nos. 21 and 22 which had been debated earlier and that the disposition of each amendment stand as decided by the voice votes thereon. Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 498).

7:08 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 497).

7:05 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 496).

6:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 495).

6:36 P.M. –

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

6:35 P.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 337.

H.R. 515:

to reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004

6:34 P.M. –

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

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

6:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 515.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 268:

reaffirming the United States’ commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes

6:21 P.M. –

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.

5:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 268.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

5:24 P.M. –

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

H.R. 2219:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

5:22 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.

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

Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee now rise.

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

5:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter amendment under the 5-minute rule.

5:10 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Carter.

An amendment numbered 31 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 8127, which limits military bands to $200M.

5:02 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes 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.

4:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the 5-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment to strike section 8101 of the bill.

4:28 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Sutton amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment proposes to change existing law, and violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sutton amendment under the 5-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Sutton.

An amendment to indicate in the report from the Department of Defense to Congress whether such items or parts of purchases from foreign entities are available for purchasing in the United States.

4:20 P.M. –

4:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the 5-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Amash.

An amendment numbered 62 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 8015 of the bill.

4:10 P.M. –

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

4:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the 5-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment to increase TBI funds by $10,000,000 for a pilot project.

4:03 P.M. –

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

3:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded withdebate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Stearns.

An amendment to transfer $16,000,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation to the Defense Health Program.

3:56 P.M. –

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

3:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 22 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $4,424,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – Air Force to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – Defense-Wide.

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

3:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theWelch amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Welch.

An amendment to transfer $297,023,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.

3:39 P.M. –

3:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 21 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $9,140,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – Navy to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – Defense-Wide.

3:34 P.M. –

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

3:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 26 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 26 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $21,714,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluatio to the Spending Reduction Account.

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

3:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded withdebate on the Broun (GA) amendment number 25 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $22,796,000 from from Research Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.

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

3:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 24 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 24 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $25,798,000 from Research Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.

3:13 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.

3:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theJackson Lee (TX) amendment number 67 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 67 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer funds from Operation and Maintenance to the Defense Health Program.

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theJackson Lee (TX) amendment number 69 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 69 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer funds from Operationand Maintenanceto the Defense Health Program.

2:55 P.M. –

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

2:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theKucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Kucinich.

An amendment to transfer funds from Operation and Maintenance to the Defense Health Program.

2:49 P.M. –

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

2:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theConnolly (VA) amendment number 9 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment nubered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $15,000,000 from Operation and Maintenance to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.

2:42 P.M. –

2:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320,the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 23 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce spending in Operation and Maintenance and deposit the savings in the Spending Reduction Account.

2:37 P.M. –

2:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theConnolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment to transfer $10,000,000 from Operation and Maintenance to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.

2:27 P.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

2:25 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 July 1, 2011 at 11:50 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the United States-China Interparliamentary Group.

2:02 P.M. –

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

2:01 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx 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.

2:00 P.M. –

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress- the Republican led House defunds – the Senate

06/16/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes at 10:00amET June 16, 2011

- - Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.782, the Economic Development Act. The Feinstein amendment #476 and McCain amendment #411 will be debated concurrently with up to 4 hours of debate with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  - Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 2pm if all time is used), the Senate will proceed to 2 roll call votes in relation to the amendments in the following order:
    - - Feinstein #476, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit)
      - McCain #411 (prohibit Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps/storage facilities)
    - Each amendment will require 60 votes in the affirmative. Upon disposition of the McCain amendment, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
  - There will be no further roll call votes this week.
  - During Thursday’s session of the Senate, Senator Reid filed cloture on S.782, the Economic Development Act.
  - Senator Reid then made a motion to proceed to Calendar #75, S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act.
  - The Senate is now in morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
  - Today’s roll call votes:
    - Feinstein amendment #476, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit); Agreed to: 73-27
    - McCain amendment #411 (prohibits Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps/storage facilities); Not Agreed to: 41-59
  - The following amendments are pending to S.782, the Economic Development Act:
    - DeMint amendment #394 (to repeal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act)
    - Paul amendment #414 (to increase debt limit by $2.406 trillion)
    - Cardin amendment #407 (prohibition on interest charges for on-time principal payments)
    - Merkley amendment #428 (mortgage servicing)
    - Kohl amendment #389 (NOPEC)
    - Hutchison amendment #423 (delay implementation of health care reform until pending lawsuits are resolved)
    - Portman amendment ##417 (inclusion of application to independent regulatory agencies)
    - Portman amendment #418 (Unfunded Mandates Reform Act)
    - McCain amendment #412(repeal of Davis-Bacon wage requirements)
    - Merkley amendment #440 (Energy Efficient Loan Program)
    - Brown (MA) amendment #405 (repeal imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities)
    - Inhofe amendment #430 (reduce the amounts appropriated for EDA)
    - Inhofe amendment #438 (regulatory assessment)
    - Merkley amendment #427 (technical correction to the HUBZone designation process)
    - McCain 2nd degree amendment #441 (to prohibit federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities) to Coburn amendment #436, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit)
- Unanimous Consent
- Adopted S.Res.209, Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 National Basketball Association Championship.Adopted S.Res.210, congratulating the Boston Bruins for winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 16, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:37 P.M. – On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 20, 2011.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:31 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:26 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:06 P.M. – Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 16, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1934:: to improve certain administrative operations of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes

2:05 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed without objection.

H. Res. 299:: permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker

2:04 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1934:: to improve certain administrative operations of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

Considered by unanimous consent.

H. Res. 299:: permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

S.J. Res. 9:: providing for the reappointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution

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

On passage Passed without objection.

H. Res. 299:: permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

S.J. Res. 9:: providing for the reappointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution

2:03 P.M. – Considered by unanimous consent.Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

S.J. Res. 7:: providing for the reappointment of Shirley Ann Jacksonas a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution

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

On passage Passed without objection.

2:02 P.M. – Considered by unanimous consent.Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

2:00 P.M. – On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.

H.R. 2112:: making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 – 203 (Roll no. 459).

1:51 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 233 (Roll no. 458).

1:33 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

1:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase funds in CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) by $11.8 million for enforcement against oil and gas speculators, including establishing limits to diminish, eliminate, or prevent excessive speculation that unnecessarily drives up gas prices, and offsets it with a $4 million reduction in departmental administration, and a 7.8 million reduction in salaries and expenses.

1:23 P.M. – Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

Ms. Hocul moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2112 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: � Page 55, after line 23, insert the following: � In addition, for carrying out section 4a of the Commodity Exchange Act ***

1:22 P.M. – The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:21 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2112.On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

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

1:20 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 101 – 314 (Roll no. 457).

1:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lipinski amendment Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 254 (Roll no. 456).

1:14 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 228 (Roll no. 455).

1:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 – 128 (Roll no. 454).

1:08 P.M. – On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment Failed by recorded vote: 109 – 310 (Roll no. 453).

1:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the Campbell amendment Failed by recorded vote: 132 – 287 (Roll no. 452).

12:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the Holden amendment Failed by recorded vote: 84 – 335 (Roll no. 451).

12:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hirono amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 288 – 132 (Roll no. 450).

12:51 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 235 (Roll no. 449).

12:47 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 179 (Roll no. 448).

12:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 237 (Roll no. 447).

12:41 P.M. – On agreeing to the Garrett amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 189 (Roll no. 446).

12:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 176 (Roll no. 445).

12:34 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 155 – 262 (Roll no. 444).

12:29 P.M. – On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment Failed by recorded vote: 154 – 262 (Roll no. 443).

12:26 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gibson amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 – 198 (Roll no. 442).

12:21 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 252 (Roll no. 441).

12:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dingell amendment Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 241 (Roll no. 440).

12:13 P.M. – On agreeing to the Kind amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 197 (Roll no. 439).

12:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Foxx amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 – 201 (Roll no. 438).

11:57 A.M. – On agreeing to the Pingree (ME) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 238 (Roll no. 437).

11:32 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.

11:24 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:15 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a market access program.

11:14 A.M. – POSPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lipinski amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lipinski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:07 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lipinski amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.Amendment offered by Mr. Lipinski.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to alter contract no. GS-35F-4076D with respect to the location of data storage.

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

10:49 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide any benefit described in section 1001D(b)(1)(C) of the Food Security Act of 1985 to a person or legal entity if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds $250,000.

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

10:43 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flores.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

10:42 A.M. – On agreeing to the Gardner amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:40 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gardner amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gardner.

An amendment to increase funds for “Integrated Activities” and to reduce funds for “National Institute of Food and Agriculture-research and education activities” by $4,400,000, respectively.

10:39 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:24 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility.

10:23 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:14 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mrs. Blackburn.

An amendment to reduce each amount made available by this bill by 5 percent.

10:13 A.M. – Mrs. Lummis raised a point of order against the Lujan amendment The amendment violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and imposes new duties on the Secretary of Agriculture. The Chair sustained the point of order.

10:09 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Lujan.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide any marketing funds to any entity that advertises, describes, labels, or offers for sale chile peppers as New Mexico chile unless such chile peppers were grown in New Mexico.

10:08 A.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by voice vote.

9:42 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide to upland cotton producers counter-cyclical payments for upland cotton, repayment rates for marketing assistance loans at the prevailing world market price for upland cotton, or loan deficiency payments for upland cotton.

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

9:27 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell.

An amendment to reduce the amount of funds provided by this bill for “Agricultural Programs, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses” by $11,000,000.

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

9:18 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holden amendment no. 38 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Holden.

An amendment numbered 38 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce each amount made available by the bill by 5.88% and the amounts may not be used to carry out the limitations contained in paragraphs (1) through (8) of section 728.

9:17 A.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

9:16 A.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

9:02 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) 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.

9:01 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

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

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Congress debates&votes: the Republican led House defunds -the Senate deals with S.782

06/15/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET June 15, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 6:30pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.
We continue to work through amendments to S.782, the Economic Development Act. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.
There are currently 18 amendments pending to S.782, the Economic Development Act:
- DeMint amendment #394 (to repeal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act)
- Paul amendment #414 (to increase debt limit by $2.406 trillion)
- Cardin amendment #407 (prohibition on interest charges for on-time principal payments)
- Merkley amendment #428 (mortgage servicing)
- Kohl amendment #389 (NOPEC)
- Hutchison amendment #423 (delay implementation of health care reform until pending lawsuits are resolved)
- Portman amendment ##417 (inclusion of application to independent regulatory agencies)
- Portman amendment #418 (Unfunded Mandates Reform Act)
- McCain amendment #411 (prohibit Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps/storage facilities)
- McCain amendment #412(repeal of Davis-Bacon wage requirements)
- Merkley amendment #440 (Energy Efficient Loan Program)
- Brown (MA) amendment #405 (repeal imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities)
- Inhofe amendment #430 (reduce the amounts appropriated for EDA)
- Inhofe amendment #438 (regulatory assessment)
- Merkley amendment #427 (technical correction to the HUBZone designation process)
- McCain 2nd degree amendment #441 (to prohibit federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities) to Coburn amendment #436, as modified (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit)
- Feinstein amendment #476 (to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2112:: making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

8:28 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment no. 1 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to support any Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative by the Department of Agriculture.

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

8:17 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pingree amendment under the five-minute ruleAmendment offered by Ms. Pingree (ME).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide electronic notifications to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives on travel relating to “know your farmer, know your food”.

On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:09 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (AK) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Young (AK).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to the Food and Drug Administration to approve any application for approval of genetically engineered salmon.

8:08 P.M. – On agreeing to the Kingston amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:07 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Kingston.

An amendment to reduce each amount made available by titles I though VI by 0.78.

8:06 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

8:05 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.

5:25 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:24 P.M. – The House received a communication from the Honorable Charles J. Fleischmann. Mr. Fleischmann submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.

H.R. 2112:: making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112as unfinished business.

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

5:23 P.M. – Mr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.

5:22 P.M. – Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 744 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:20 P.M. – Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 743 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:13 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.

5:12 P.M. – Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 741 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:10 P.M. – Mr. Lance raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 740 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:03 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.

5:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Stearns amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 436).

4:58 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 435).

4:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 434).

4:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 433).

4:46 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 432).

4:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Foxx amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 431).

4:40 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 430).

4:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 429).

4:33 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 428).

4:30 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 427).

4:27 P.M. – On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 426).

4:23 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 425).

4:21 P.M. – On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 424).

4:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 423).

4:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Farr amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 422).

4:08 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 421).

4:03 P.M. – MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those affected by the tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011.

4:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 420).

3:34 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

3:33 P.M. – By unanimous consent, the Lummis amendment was withdrawn.

3:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment to make sundry changes to Section 739.

3:04 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:02 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to limit the number of motor vehicles purchased to 231, all which must be for replacement only.

2:56 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:48 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Stearns.

An amendment to reduce the amount appropriated to the Center for Tobacco Products by $392 million dollars and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

2:47 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:32 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants and apply the savings of $180 million to the Spending Reduction Account.

2:31 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:16 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment to reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $940,198,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

2:15 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:59 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment to reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $100 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:58 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun(GA) amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:56 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Foreign Agricultural Service account by $175 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:55 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $82,500,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

By unanimous consent, the Foxx amendment was withdrawn.

1:40 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $82,500,000 million.

1:39 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun(GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun(GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:31 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $604 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:29 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

1:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 11 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Rural Housing Assistance Grants by $20,480,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:21 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:13 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:12 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment to increase funding in the Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Program Account and the Rural Business Program account by $100,000,000 and reducing the the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $100,000,000.

1:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

1:05 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 10 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Watershed Rehabilition Program by $15,000,000 and applying the savings to the spending reduction account.

1:03 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.

12:34 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. today.

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

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

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Phil Hoskins, Higher Ground Baptist Church, Kingsport, TennesseeThe House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.

11:23 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00 A.M. – MORNING HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour 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 Richard B. Nugent to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.