The Senate will convene at 9:30am on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

• Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
• Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of NY, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.  The time until 10:00am will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 10:00am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Hochberg nomination. If cloture is invoked on the nomination, there will be up to 8 hours of post-cloture debate on the nomination.
• Cloture was also filed on the following items:
  • Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of MD, to be Secretary of Labor; and
  • Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
• If cloture is invoked on the Hochberg nomination, following disposition of the Hochberg nomination, there would immediately be a cloture vote on the Perez nomination.  If cloture is invoked on the Perez nomination, there would be up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate on the nomination.  Following disposition of the Perez nomination, there would be a cloture vote on the McCarthy nomination. If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 8 hours of post-cloture debate on the McCarthy nomination. If cloture is not invoked on a nomination, the Senate would proceed to vote on cloture on the next nomination.

10:01am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States;

Invoked: 82-18

There will now to be up to 8 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Upon disposition of the nomination we will proceed immediately to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Perez nomination. We hope to yield back some of that time and have those votes early this afternoon. Senators will be notified when any votes are schedule.

We expect to have a series of 2 roll call votes as early as 3:30pm. Those votes would be on the following items:

–          Confirmation of Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States; and

–          Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor.

3:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Confirmation of Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States;

Confirmed: 82-17

4:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor;

Invoked: 60-40

There will be no further roll call votes today.

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; and that following the authorization, two motions to instruct conferees be in order from each side:

– Motion to instruct relative to the debt limit; and

– Motion to instruct relative to taxes/revenue;

That there be two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the motions; further, that no amendments be in order to either of the motions prior to the votes; all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.

Senator Lee asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator Murray objected to Senator Lee’s modification because she offered the Senator to vote on motions to instruct conferees on the debt limit. Finally, Senator Lee objected to Senator Murray’s original request.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of NY, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States; Invoked: 82-18

2)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of NY, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Confirmed: 82-17

3)      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of MD, to be Secretary of Labor; Invoked: 60-40

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.183, commemorating the relaunching of 172-year-old Charles W. Morgan by Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1315, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act. (Cornyn)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1316, Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. (Cornyn)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.1911, Smarter Solutions for Students Act.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

Last Floor Action:
4:59:09 P.M. -H.R. 2668
WORDS TAKEN
DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used
and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous
consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The
House resumed with debate on H.R. 2668.

10:00:19 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:35 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas Massie to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:52 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:40:05 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
12:00:25 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Robert Wagenseil, Calvary Episcopal Church, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
12:01:56 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) 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 approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:34 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Beatty to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:08 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:40:00 P.M.	H. Res. 300	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 300 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2667) to delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes.”
12:41:14 P.M.	H. Res. 300	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 300.
1:36:31 P.M.	H. Res. 300	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 300, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
1:36:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:16:31 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
2:16:41 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 300, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:17:23 P.M.	H. Res. 300	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 300 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2667) to delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes.”
2:44:10 P.M.	H. Res. 300	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 192 (Roll no. 357).
2:51:05 P.M.	H. Res. 300	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 183 (Roll no. 358).
2:51:06 P.M.	H. Res. 300	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:52:16 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:55:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
2:57:09 P.M.		Mr. Polis moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:13:13 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 10 – 409 (Roll no. 359).
3:13:56 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 300. H.R. 2667 — “To delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes.”
3:14:01 P.M.	H.R. 2667	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2667 and H.R. 2668 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit in each instance.
3:14:32 P.M.	H.R. 2667	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2667.
4:29:58 P.M.	H.R. 2667	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:30:21 P.M.	H.R. 2667	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 2667 until a time to be announced.
4:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 300. H.R. 2668 — “To delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate.”
4:30:54 P.M.	H.R. 2668	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2667 and H.R. 2668 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit in each instance.
4:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 2668	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2668.
4:59:09 P.M.	H.R. 2668	WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2668.

4:59:09 P.M.	H.R. 2668	WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2668.
5:55:26 P.M.	H.R. 2668	The previous question was ordered without objection.
5:55:39 P.M.	H.R. 2668	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that further proceedings on the consideration of H.R. 2668 would be postponed.
5:56:30 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2667 — “To delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes.”
5:56:45 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
5:57:13 P.M.	H.R. 2667	DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Andrews motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment providing that nothing in the Act shall be construed to allow employers to reduce insurance coverage for individuals and families who currently receive job-based health benefits. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
6:03:46 P.M.	H.R. 2667	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:28:35 P.M.	H.R. 2667	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 – 230 (Roll no. 360).
6:36:23 P.M.	H.R. 2667	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 – 161 (Roll no. 361).
6:36:24 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:37:03 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2668 — “To delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate.”
6:37:22 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
6:37:38 P.M.	H.R. 2668	DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Andrews motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which prohibits anything in the Act from being construed to alter, delay, or weaken: 1) Section 1402 of the Affordable Care Act (which reduces out-of-pocket costs and cost-sharing for individuals and families); 2) Sections 1001 and 1401 of the Affordable Care Act (which provide tax credits and rebates for health insurance); or 3) Section 1201 of the Affordable Care Act (which prohibits discrimination on the basis of pre-existing conditions and gender). Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
6:46:10 P.M.	H.R. 2668	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:53:19 P.M.	H.R. 2668	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 – 230 (Roll no. 362).
7:00:05 P.M.	H.R. 2668	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 – 174 (Roll no. 363).
7:00:06 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:17 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, in the engrossment of H.R. 2668, the text of H.R. 2667, as passed by the House, was appended as new matter at the end of H.R. 2668.
7:01:59 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
7:02:38 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
7:03:09 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader. Pursuant to Section 4(b) of the World War I Centennial Commission act (Pub. L. 112-272), Ms. Pelosi notified the House that she appointed Mr. Robert Dalessandro of Alexandria, Virginia, to the World War I Centennial Commission.
7:04:10 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a communication with respect to the national emergency with respect to Liberia – referred to theCommittee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-47).
7:04:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:19:51 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, H.R. 2667 is laid on the table.
7:20:44 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:09:00 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 303.
9:10:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

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