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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, February 25, 2013.

Following the prayer and the pledge, Senator Ayotte will deliver Washington’s Farewell Address. Upon the conclusion of the reading, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #7, the nomination of Robert Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit with up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Bacharach nomination

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #7, the nomination of Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit;

Confirmed: 93-0

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #7, Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit; Confirmed: 93-0

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.298, A bill to prevent nuclear proliferation in North Korea, and for other purposes with committee-reported amendments.

Adopted S.Res.41, Supporting the designation of March 2013, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

At 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, the Senate will proceed to vote on
the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy
Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense, upon reconsideration. If cloture
is invoked on the nomination, post-cloture debate time will count during the
recess for the caucus recess, any period of morning business or adjournment.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 25, 2013.

2:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:30 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:43 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:57 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. Ms. Foxx 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. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
2:02:34 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:47 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:10:42 P.M.

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

5:00:35 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25.
5:05:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:05:57 P.M.	H.R. 667	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 667 — “To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.”
5:06:15 P.M.	H.R. 667	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:18 P.M.	H.R. 667	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 667.

5:06:15 P.M.	H.R. 667	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:18 P.M.	H.R. 667	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 667.
5:33:50 P.M.	H.R. 667	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.
5:34:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:37 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25.
6:30:40 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and on a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 667, both of which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
6:56:25 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 303 – 91, 1 Present (Roll no. 46).
6:56:30 P.M.	H.R. 667	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 667 — “To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.”
7:04:31 P.M.	H.R. 667	action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 – 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 47).
7:04:32 P.M.	H.R. 667	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:18:05 P.M.		Mr. Horsford moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:18:52 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:18:53 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2013.

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CONGRESS: the House ::::: pro forma ::::: the Senate

02/15/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will conduct pro forma sessions with no business conducted on the following dates and times unless the Senate adopts an adjournment resolution which may be received from the House.

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, February 25, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Bacharach nomination.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of February 15, 2013

9:00:18 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Fortenberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:51 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:20 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:23 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cartwright to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:45 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:16:15 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:16:21 A.M.	H. Res. 65	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 65 — “Condemning the Government of North Korea for its flagrant and repeated violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, for its repeated provocations that threaten international peace and stability, and for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.”
9:16:34 A.M.	H. Res. 65	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:16:36 A.M.	H. Res. 65	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 65.
9:36:19 A.M.	H. Res. 65	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.
9:36:56 A.M.	H.R. 273	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 66. H.R. 273 — “To eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees.”
9:37:01 A.M.	H.R. 273	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 273 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Section 2 of the resolution provides that during any recess or adjournment of not more than three days, the Speaker or his designee may reconvene the House at a time other than that previously appointed, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution. Section 3 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2013, relating to a measure condemning the government of North Korea and its February 12, 2013 test of a nuclear device. Section 4 provides that on any legislative day from February 16, 2013 through February 22, 2013: (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may adjourn the House to meet at a date and time within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution. Section 5 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 4 as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.
9:37:15 A.M.	H.R. 273	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 273.

10:45:14 A.M.	H.R. 273	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:46:06 A.M.	H.R. 273	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 273, the Chair put the question on adoption of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Issa demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of H.R. 273 until later in the legislative day.
10:46:27 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 15	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 15 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.”
11:11:28 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 15	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 190 (Roll no. 43).
11:11:29 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 15	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:11:31 A.M.	H.R. 273	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 273 — “To eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees.”
11:21:43 A.M.	H.R. 273	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 154 (Roll no. 44).
11:21:44 A.M.	H.R. 273	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:22:02 A.M.	H. Res. 65	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 65 — “Condemning the Government of North Korea for its flagrant and repeated violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, for its repeated provocations that threaten international peace and stability, and for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.”
11:29:36 A.M.	H. Res. 65	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 2 (Roll no. 45).
11:29:36 A.M.	H. Res. 65	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:32:29 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:54:13 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches

12:59:54 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 15.
1:00:24 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:00:43 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:00:44 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 15. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 25, 2013.

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

02/14/2013 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET February 14,2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume Executive Session and the consideration of Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense.
During Wednesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the Hagel nomination.

The cloture vote is expected on Friday, February 15, 2013

The Senate has reached an agreement to have the cloture vote on the Hagel nomination at 4:15pm today.

The time until 4:15pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 4:15pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense.

4:17pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense; Not Invoked: 58-40, 1 voting present

Cloture on the Hagel nomination failed 58-40, 1 voting present (Hatch). The vote would have been 59-39, 1-present, but for procedural reasons Senator Reid changed his vote to no in order to enter the motion to reconsider.

Senators should expect to reconsider the failed cloture vote to occur Tuesday morning, February 26, and a vote on a judge around 5:30pm on Monday, February 25.

There will be no further roll call votes this week.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the Bacharach nomination.

At 5:00pm on Monday, February 25, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the Bacharach nomination.

The Senate reached an agreement that on either Monday, February 25^th or Tuesday, February 26^th, the Majority Leader and the Republican Leader each be permitted to introduce a bill to replace the sequester required under the Budget Control Act. Further, if a Leader introduces such legislation, his bill would be placed directly on the Legislative Calendar. Finally, motions to proceed to these bills would be in order the day they are introduced.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense; Not Invoked: 58-40-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.21, designating February 14, 2013, as “National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care” with a Lautenberg amendment.

Adopted S.Res.35, Congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII.

Adopted S.Res.36, Recognizing February 19, 2013 as the centennial of Mosaic, a faith based organization that was founded in Nebraska.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
11:03:00 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 2/14/2013
10:01:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:42 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.
11:03:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

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12:00:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.
12:00:34 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:37 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Gardner to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:36 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.
12:22:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:30 P.M. today.
1:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.
1:31:01 P.M.	H. Res. 66	By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Woodall called up H. Res. 66 and asked for its immediate consideration.
1:33:00 P.M.	H. Res. 66	POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Polis raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 66 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 66. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order, at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
1:51:09 P.M.	H. Res. 66	On motion that the House consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:51:16 P.M.	H. Res. 66	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 66 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 273) to eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees, and for other purposes.”
1:55:17 P.M.	H. Res. 66	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 66.
3:25:35 P.M.	H. Res. 66	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 194 (Roll no. 41).
3:32:41 P.M.	H. Res. 66	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 192 (Roll no. 42).
3:32:41 P.M.	H. Res. 66	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:32:43 P.M.		Joint Economic Committee – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Campbell, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Amash, Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Hanna, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of,Mr. Cummings and Mr. Delaney .
3:35:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:41:19 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:44:33 P.M.		Mr. Polis moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:44:45 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:44:46 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 15, 2013.

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Climate Reality …

02/13/2013 Nativegrl77

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

02/13/2013 Nativegrl77

the SenateConvenes: 10:00amET February 13, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes
We hope to begin debate on Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Senator Hagel to be Secretary of Defense on Wednesday.

After a conversation with Senator McConnell and Senator Inhofe, it became clear to Senator Reid that Republicans are not willing to enter into an agreement for consideration of Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense. In order to move the process along, Senator Reid filed cloture on the nomination. Under the rule, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Friday. Senator Reid suggested on the floor that senators should plan accordingly.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of the nomination of Executive Calendar #8, William J. Kayatta, Jr., of Maine, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit; Confirmed: 88-12

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.31, Celebrating Black History Month.

Adopted S.Res.32, Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2012 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Adopted S.Res.33, Commemorating the 150^th anniversary of Emporia State University.

Adopted S.Res.34, Commemorating the 150^th anniversary of Kansas State University.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #2 to be Lieutenant General–Maj. Gen. William H. Etter

ARMY

Executive Calendar #3 to be Lieutenant General–Maj. Gen. Kenneth E. Tovo

Executive Calendar #4 to be Brigadier General–Col. Barbara R. Holcomb

Executive Calendar #5 to be Brigadier General–Col. Patrick D. Sargent

Executive Calendar #6 to be Major General–

Brig. Gen. Brian C. Lein;

Brig. Gen. Nadja Y. West

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At 4:13:58 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

Last Floor Action:
7:21:54 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 14, 2013.

10:00:47 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 2/13/2013
10:00:52 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:47 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.
10:50:17 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
12:00:58 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Archbishop Emeritus John Quinn, Diocese of San Francisco, San Francisco, California
12:02:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:00 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Gene Green of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:27 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.
12:22:01 P.M.	H.R. 592	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 592 — “To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.”
12:22:05 P.M.	H.R. 592	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:22:08 P.M.	H.R. 592	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 592.


1:07:21 P.M.	H.R. 592	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.
1:07:22 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business is the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:09:40 P.M.	H.R. 592	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 592 — “To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.”
1:38:27 P.M.	H.R. 592	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 – 72 (Roll no. 39).
1:38:27 P.M.	H.R. 592	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:44:35 P.M.	H.R. 267	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 267 — “To improve hydropower, and for other purposes.”
1:52:10 P.M.	H.R. 267	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 – 0 (Roll no. 40).
1:52:15 P.M.	H.R. 267	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:29 P.M.	H. Res. 64	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 64 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
1:53:14 P.M.	H. Res. 64	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:53:44 P.M.	H. Res. 64	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:54:21 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:55:40 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:56:19 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566, with respect toLibya, is to continue in effect beyond February 25, 2013 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-9).
2:59:22 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
4:12:23 P.M.		The Chair announced, without objection that the Speaker’s appointment of members of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on February 8, 2013 is made notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(4)(A) or rule X; and the Speaker’s appointment, pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(C) of rule X, of the following Members of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Thompson (CA), Ms. Schakowsky, Messers Langevin, Schiff, Gutierrez, Pastor (AZ), and Himes.
4:13:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:19:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
7:20:02 P.M.		Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1) of rule X, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence be composed of not more than 21 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner. Agreed to without objection.
7:20:30 P.M.		The Chair announced, without objection, the Speaker’s appointment, pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(C) of rule X, of the following Member of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Ms. Sewell of Alabama.
7:20:56 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 66.
7:21:44 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:21:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:21:54 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 14, 2013.