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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate debates Flood Ins and Student Loan rates hikes – 17 Dems voted w/Republicans -the list

06/28/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET June 28, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the second half.
The Senate will continue to debate the flood insurance bill on Thursday. We await House action on the transportation bill. We also have to consider the student loan extension before the end of the week

Senator Reid announced on the floor that he expects the Surface Transportation conference report, which includes Student Loan Interest Rate and Flood Insurance provisions, to be filed soon. We should know within the next hour or so if we can finish tonight or come back tomorrow. Another message will be sent as soon as we have more information.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.514, commemorating the victory of Loyola University Maryland in the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse National Championship.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3342, a bill to improve information security and for other purposes. (McCain and others)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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17Dems voted with Republicans

– Peterson, Owens, Altmire, Barrow, Donnelly

– Critz, Matheson, McIntyre, Walz, Ross, Rahall

– Boswell, Chandler, Kissell, Hochul, Kind, Boren

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7:24:00 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.aspx

10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:35 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 27, 2012 at 9:12 a.m.: That the Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 3187.
10:01:18 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.
10:12:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:27 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 28.
12:00:34 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Greg Lafferty, Willowdale Chapel, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
12:02:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:04 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Maloney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:28:51 P.M.	H. Res. 708	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 708 — “Relating to the consideration of House Report 112-546 and an accompanying resolution, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 706) authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.”
12:30:55 P.M.	H. Res. 708	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 708.
1:43:34 P.M.	H. Res. 708	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:08:03 P.M.	H. Res. 708	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 – 173 (Roll no. 437).
2:08:05 P.M.	H. Res. 708	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:08:08 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:08:09 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4251 — “To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
2:16:49 P.M.	H.R. 4251	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 21 (Roll no. 438).
2:16:50 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:55 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4005 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.”
2:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 4005	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 9 (Roll no. 439).
2:24:29 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:30 P.M.		NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION – Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas notified the House of her intention to offer a privileged resolution.
2:30:36 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 711 — “Recommending that the House of Representatives find Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”
2:30:54 P.M.	H. Res. 711	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with fifty minutes of debate on H. Res. 711.
3:54:02 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Mr. Dingell moved to refer to Oversight and Government Reform.
3:55:00 P.M.	H. Res. 711	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell motion to refer.
4:08:50 P.M.	H. Res. 711	The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:31:30 P.M.	H. Res. 711	On motion to refer to Oversight and Government and Reform Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 – 251 (Roll no. 440).
4:40:43 P.M.	H. Res. 711	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 – 67, 1 Present (Roll no. 441).
4:40:44 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:47:30 P.M.	H. Res. 706	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 708 . H. Res. 706 — “Authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.”
4:47:35 P.M.	H. Res. 706	The resolution provides for consideration of the resolution accompanying H. Rept. 112-546, under a closed rule. The resolution provides 50 minutes of debate on the resolution equally divided and controlled. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution accompanying the report and the resolution shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one motion to refer, if offered by Representative Dingell of Michigan, debatable for 10 minutes. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 706.
4:47:52 P.M.	H. Res. 706	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on H. Res. 706.
5:12:06 P.M.	H. Res. 706	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:35:19 P.M.	H. Res. 706	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 258 – 95, 5 Present (Roll no. 442).
5:35:20 P.M.	H. Res. 706	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:27 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5889 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
5:37:41 P.M.	H.R. 5889	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:44 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:59 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3412 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the “Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building”.”
5:38:13 P.M.	H.R. 3412	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:15 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:32 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3501 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the “SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office”.”
5:38:44 P.M.	H.R. 3501	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:47 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:07 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3772 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”.”
5:39:24 P.M.	H.R. 3772	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:39:27 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:38 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3276 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the “Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building”.”
5:40:05 P.M.	H.R. 3276	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:09 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:40:36 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1447 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.”
5:40:54 P.M.	H.R. 1447	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:57 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:41:11 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5843 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility.”
5:41:24 P.M.	H.R. 5843	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:41:26 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:41:39 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3173 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center.”
5:42:18 P.M.	H.R. 3173	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:42:20 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:02 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:46:02 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible return to legislative business.
6:22:49 P.M.		United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission – Pursuant to Sec. 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2001 and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Peter Brookes, Springfield, Virginia, for a term to expire December 31, 2014.
6:24:11 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:18:09 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Conference report H. Rept. 112-557 filed.
7:19:13 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:23:14 P.M.	H.R. 4348	VITIATION OF EARLIER PROCEEDINGS – Under clause 8 of rule 20, the Chair announced that the filing of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348 has vitiated the Hahn motion to instruct conferees.
7:24:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate considers S.3187,the FDA bill & 3.5yrs later Judicial nominees

06/26/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET June 26, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187, the FDA bill, post-cloture.
The first hour of debate will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of FL, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida 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 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of Rosenbaum nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be 6 hours and 15 minutes of debate remaining on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187, the FDA bill with 2 hours under the control of Senator Harkin, 4 hours under the control of Senator Burr and 15 minutes under the control of Senator Paul.

12:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; Confirmed: 92-3

4:45pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to concur in the House Amendment to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act; Agreed To: 92-4

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of FL, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; Confirmed: 92-3

2) Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.3187, the FDA user fees bill; Adopted: 92-4

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and adopted S.Res.473, commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.

Adopted S.Res.506, to authorize legal counsel representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler.

Adopted S.Res.507, congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the National Basketball Association Championship.

Adopted S.Res.508, a resolution recognizing the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation.

Adopted S.Res.509, honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83^rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Adopted S.Res.510, designating the month of June 2012 as “National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month”.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 26, 2012.

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

12:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:25 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:02 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:57 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 25, 2012 at 2:51 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3240.
12:02:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.
2:00:22 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:49 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:00 P.M.		Mrs. Emerson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 6020.
2:04:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 2:45 P.M. today.
2:48:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.
2:48:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:48:40 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4850 — “To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals.”
2:48:49 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:48:51 P.M.	H.R. 4850	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4850.
2:54:29 P.M.	H.R. 4850	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:54:32 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:37 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5625 — “To reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects.”
2:54:59 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:55:01 P.M.	H.R. 5625	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5625.
2:59:15 P.M.	H.R. 5625	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:59:17 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:43 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5889 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
3:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:01:02 P.M.	H.R. 5889	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5889.
3:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 5889	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:08:33 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4223 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit theft of medical products, and for other purposes.”
3:08:49 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:08:52 P.M.	H.R. 4223	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4223.
3:20:13 P.M.	H.R. 4223	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:21:02 P.M.	H.R. 4018	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4018 — “To improve the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program.”
3:21:19 P.M.	H.R. 4018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 4018	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4018.
3:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 4018	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:32:09 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3412 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the “Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building”.”
3:32:44 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 3412	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3412.
3:42:47 P.M.	H.R. 3412	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:43:16 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3501 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the “SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office”.”
3:43:37 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:41 P.M.	H.R. 3501	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3501.
3:52:04 P.M.	H.R. 3501	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:53:01 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3772 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”.”
3:53:07 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:10 P.M.	H.R. 3772	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3772.
4:00:33 P.M.	H.R. 3772	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3276 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the “Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building”.”
4:01:22 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:25 P.M.	H.R. 3276	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3276.
4:08:25 P.M.	H.R. 3276	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:09:27 P.M.	H.R. 2297	Mr. Farenthold moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:09:44 P.M.	H.R. 2297	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2297.
4:16:34 P.M.	H.R. 2297	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:35 P.M.	H.R. 2297	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:16 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4251 — “To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
4:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:56 P.M.	H.R. 4251	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4251.
4:33:29 P.M.	H.R. 4251	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:34:09 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4005 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.”
4:34:31 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:34:34 P.M.	H.R. 4005	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4005.
4:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 4005	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:50:18 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1447 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.”
4:50:37 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:42 P.M.	H.R. 1447	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1447.
5:01:10 P.M.	H.R. 1447	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:02:03 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5843 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility.”
5:02:12 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:25 P.M.	H.R. 5843	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5843.
5:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 5843	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:15:09 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3173 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center.”
5:15:38 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:15:41 P.M.	H.R. 3173	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3173.
5:25:24 P.M.	H.R. 3173	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:26:23 P.M.	H. Res. 697	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 697 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5973) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5972) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:30:10 P.M.	H. Res. 697	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 697.
6:57:32 P.M.	H. Res. 697	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 168 (Roll no. 412).
7:03:59 P.M.	H. Res. 697	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 166 (Roll no. 413).
7:04:00 P.M.	H. Res. 697	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:05:00 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, and the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:10:50 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 414).
7:10:51 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 201 – 194 (Roll no. 415).
7:17:38 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:41 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 707 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
7:18:15 P.M.	H. Res. 707	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
7:18:25 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:19:00 P.M.	H.R. 4348	NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Ms. Hahn notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 4348	NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Critz notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 697. H.R. 5972 — “Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
7:21:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5973 and H.R. 5972. In both instances, each bill shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled. Each bill shall be read by paragraph and shall be open to amendments. The resolution also provides for consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment during the month of July.
7:22:05 P.M.	H.R. 5972	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 697 and Rule XVIII.
7:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Speaker designated the Honorable Doc Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.
7:22:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5972.
7:57:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to strike “not to exceed” for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
7:57:33 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:03:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), to reduce the funds for Financial Management Capital by $5,000,00, and redirect it to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operations and research account.
8:04:09 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:14:11 P.M.	H.R. 5972	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 that 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.
8:14:45 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds for the Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights by $389,000.
8:14:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:24:01 P.M.	H.R. 5972	By unanimous consent, the Broun (GA) amendment was withdrawn.
8:25:11 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, to provide $500,000,000 for TIGER grants.
8:25:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Waters amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:31:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to eliminate funding for Essential Air Service.
8:31:20 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	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.
8:49:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to help provide services for the elderly.
8:49:40 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:54:55 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:55:06 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972.
9:01:25 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Braley (IA), to provide funds for school bus safety.
9:01:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Braley (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:06:21 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:07:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Railroad Administration by $5,404,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:07:51 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:11:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First 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.
9:12:39 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972.
9:16:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Transit Administration by $1,287,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:16:56 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:23:53 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second 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.
9:26:21 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to zero out the funds available for grants to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:26:23 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:45:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:47:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Duncan (TN) raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Duncan (TN) stated that Section 169C violated clause 2(b) of rule XXI by seeking to change existing law which constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:50:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Maritime Administration by $10,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:50:44 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:52:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds available for operational expenses for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration by $1,670,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:52:32 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:57:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth 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.
9:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Surface Transportation Board by $1,940,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:58:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fifth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:01:13 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:03:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, to reduce funds for the salaries and expenses for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $10 million and increase the funds available for Housing Counselor Programs by the same amount.
10:04:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:13:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDIINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:26 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to reduce funds available for administrative and operational expenses to FY 2008 levels and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
10:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:19:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	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.
10:19:43 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for the salaries and expenses for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $2 million and increase the funds available for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program by the same amount.
10:19:45 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:20:24 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:22:34 P.M.	H.R. 5972	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:47:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 222 (Roll no. 416).
10:52:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 238 (Roll no. 417).
10:56:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 243 (Roll no. 418).
11:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 218 (Roll no. 419).
11:04:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 224 (Roll no. 420).
11:08:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 230 (Roll no. 421).
11:12:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 215 (Roll no. 422).
11:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 138 – 265 (Roll no. 423).
11:16:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham moved to rise.
11:16:31 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business.
11:18:34 P.M.		Mr. Latham moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:18:55 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:18:56 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2012.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House … the Senate – S.3240,Farm bill & S.1940,Flood Ins bill

06/21/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:30amET June 21, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the time until 11:00am will be equally divided and controlled.
At 11:00am, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3240, the Farm bill and the votes on the remaining amendments to the bill.
Therefore, Senators should expect the following series of roll call votes at approximately 11:00am:

Toomey #2247 (paperwork)(60-vote threshold)
Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold)
Coburn #2214 (convention funding) (60-vote threshold)
Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold)
Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold)
Murray #2455 (sequestration) (60-vote threshold)
McCain #2162 (sequestration report-DOD) (60-vote threshold)
Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold)
Passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended (60-vote threshold)
If an agreement is reached, there will be an additional roll call vote:

Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1940, the Flood Insurance bill.

11:09am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 47-48

Senators should expect a series of up to 10 roll call votes beginning at 11am today. The possible votes can be found below. Senators Murray and McCain are working on a compromise sequestration amendment that we hope to consider by voice vote.

Yesterday Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1940, the Flood Insurance extension. We are working on an agreement with respect to that bill. If we are unable to reach an agreement to consider amendments, we would have to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Flood Insurance. That vote is scheduled for tomorrow, however, we are working on an agreement to move the vote to today.

11:00am Votes:

– Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold)

– Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold)

– Toomey #2247 (paperwork)(60-vote threshold)

– Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold)

– Coburn #2214 (convention funding) (60-vote threshold)

– Murray #2455 (sequestration) (60-vote threshold)

– McCain #2162 (sequestration report-DOD) (60-vote threshold)

– Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold)

– Passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended (60-vote threshold)

– Cloture on the motion to proceed to 1940, Flood Insurance Extension Act

11:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on on Johanns amendment #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 56-43

11:55am The Senate began a roll call vote on Toomey amendment #2247 (water report notification) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 58-41

12:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sanders amendment #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 26-73

12:58pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #2214 (convention funding)(60-vote thresold); Agreed to: 95-4

The following amendments have been considered to S.3240, the Farm bill:

Reid 2nd degree amendment #2393 to amendment #2392 (the text of the Shaheen amendment #2160 – sugar); tabled: 50-46
Reid amendment #2392 (the text of the Paul amendment #2182 SNAP); tabled: 65-33
Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 (managers’ amendment); agreed to UC
Reid 2nd degree amendment #2390 to amendment #2389 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to recommit the bill with amendment #2391; withdrawn
Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs); withdrawn
Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending); withdrawn
Akaka #2440 (tribal lands); agreed to voice vote
Akaka #2396 (tribal relations office); agreed to voice vote
Ayotte #2192 (value added grant); not agreed to: 38-61
Baucus #2429 (livestock); agreed to voice vote
Snowe #2190, as modified (study re: milk marketing order reform); agreed to: 66-33
Grassley #2167 (marketing loan); agreed to: 75-24
Brown (OH) #2445 (rural development); agreed to: 55-44
Sessions #2174 (SNAP); Not agreed to: 43-56
Cantwell #2370 (pulse crops); agreed to: 58-41
Nelson NE #2243 (SNAP); agreed to voice vote
Sessions #2172 (SNAP); not agreed to: 41-58
Casey #2238 (milk marketing study); Agreed to: 73-26
Paul #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed to: 15-84
Coons #2426 (poultry insurance study); Agreed to by voice vote
Feinstein #2422 (conservation innovation grants); Agreed to by voice vote
Alexander #2191 (wind loans); not agreed to: 33-66
McCain-Kerry #2199 (catfish); agreed to voice vote
Feinstein #2309 (insurance recall); agreed to: 76-23
Toomey #2217 (organic/AMA); not agreed to: 42-57
Gillibrand #2156, as modified (SNAP); not agreed to: 33-66
DeMint #2263 (broadband funding); not agreed to: 45-54
Hagan #2366 (crop insurance); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2262 (SoS free market); agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2187 (commercial fisherman); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2268 (loan guarantees); not agreed to: 14-84
Landrieu #2321 (rural development loans); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2276 (checkoffs); not agreed to: 20-79
Manchin #2345 (dietary study); agreed to voice vote
Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance); agreed to: 63-36
DeMint #2273 (broadband); not agreed to: 44-55
Coburn #2293 (limitation on millionaires re: conservation); Agreed to: 63-36
Stabenow #2453 (NAP); Agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2454 (North Korea aid-Presidential waiver); Agreed to: 59-40
Kyl #2354 (North Korea aid); Not Agreed to: 43-56
Udall (CO) #2295 (bark beetle); Agreed to: 77-22
Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP repeal); not agreed to: 21-77
Schumer #2427 (Acer trees); Agreed to voice vote
Wyden #2388 (farm to school); Agreed to voice vote
Boozman #2355 (Ag research); agreed to voice vote
Wyden #2442 (microloans); agreed to: division vote
Boozman #2360, as modified (TEFAP); not agreed to: 35-63-1
Leahy #2204 (rural development); agreed to voice vote
Toomey #2226 (energy title); not agreed to: 36-63
Nelson (NE) #2242 (rural housing); agreed to voice vote
Toomey #2433 (sugar); not agreed to: 46-53
Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study); agreed to voice vote
Lee motion to recommit (FY08 levels); not agreed to: 29-70
Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance study); agreed to by uc
Blunt #2446 (vets); agreed to uc
Moran #2403 (food aid); agreed to uc
Moran #2443 (beginning farmers); agreed to uc
Carper #2287 (poultry feed); agreed to voice vote
Johnson (WI) motion to recommit (nutrition/ag titles); Not agreed to: 40-59
Sanders #2254 (biomass); agreed to voice vote
Vitter #2363, as modified (pets/animal fighting)(60-vote thresold); agreed to: 88-11
Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance); agreed to: 52-47
Thune #2437 (crop insurance); not agreed to: 44-55
Durbin-Coburn amendment #2439 (crop insurance); Agreed to: 66-33
Chambliss #2430 (sugar); agreed to by voice vote
Chambliss #2432 (FMPP); not agreed to by voice vote
Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements); agreed to by uc
Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections)(60-vote thresold); Not agreed to: 47-48
Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections)(60-vote thresold); Not agreed to: 56-43
Toomey #2247 (safe drinking act paperwork)(60-vote thresold); Not agreed to: 58-41
Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food)(60-vote thresold); Not agreed to: 26-73
Coburn #2214 (convention funding)(60-vote thresold); Agreed to: 95-4
Murray #2455, as modified (sequestration)(60-vote thresold); Agreed to voice vote
Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act)(60-vote thresold); Not Agreed to: 45-54

1:25pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Rubio amendment #2166 (RAISE Act)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 45-54

By consent, the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.1940, Flood Insurance, will occur upon disposition of the Farm bill. Further, it is in order for the Majority Leader to lay before the body the House Message with respect to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act.

1:25pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Rubio amendment #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold).

On deck:

– Passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended (60-vote threshold)

– Cloture on the motion to proceed to 1940, Flood Insurance Extension Act.

1:50pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended; Passed: 64-35

2:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1940, the Flood Insurance bill; Invoked: 96-2

Today Senator Reid moved to concur in the House amendment to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act, and filed cloture on the motion to concur.

At 5:30pm on Monday, June 25, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act.

At 11:00am on Tuesday, June 26, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. There will be 30 minutes for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. Senators should expect the vote to begin at approximately noon on Tuesday.

By unanimous consent, on Monday, June 25, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, but no later than 5:30pm, the motion to proceed to S.1940 will be agreed to.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Boxer amendment #2456 (aerial inspections)(60-vote threshold) to S.3240, the Farm bill; Not Agreed To: 47-48

2) Johanns amendment #2372 (aerial inspections)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 56-43

3) Toomey amendment #2247 (water notifications)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 58-41

4) Sanders amendment #2310 (genetically engineered food)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

5) Coburn amendment #2214 (convention funding)(60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 95-4

6) Rubio amendment #2166 (RAISE Act)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 45-54

7) Passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended (60-vote threshold); Passed: 64-35

8) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1940, Flood Insurance Extension Act; Invoked: 96-2

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed H.R.33, the Church Plan Investment Clarification Act.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.471, commending the efforts of the women of the American Red Cross Clubmobiles for exemplary service during the Second World War with a Collins amendment.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

And all nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Service, Marine Corps, and Navy.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Executive Calendar #779 William B. Pollard, III, of New York, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Military Commission Review. (New Position)

Executive Calendar #780 Scott L. Silliman, of North Carolina, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Military Commission Review. (New Position)

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #781 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. Michael R. Moeller

Executive Calendar #782 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay

Executive Calendar #783 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Travis

Executive Calendar #784 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew

Executive Calendar #785 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. Stanley T. Kresge

ARMY

Executive Calendar #786 to be Major General: Brigadier General Edward M. Reeder, Jr.

Executive Calendar #787 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland, Jr.

Executive Calendar #788 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett, III

Executive Calendar #789 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg

Executive Calendar #790 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. James L. Huggins, Jr.

Executive Calendar #791 to be Brigadier General: Col. Barry D. Keeling

Executive Calendar #792 to be Brigadier General: Col. Joseph E. Rooney

NAVY

Executive Calendar #793 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Janet R. Donovan

Executive Calendar #794 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Barbara W. Sweredoski

Executive Calendar #795 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Kirby D. Miller

Executive Calendar #796 to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half):

Captain Michael J. Dumont

Captain Robert L. Greene

Captain Lawrence B. Jackson

Captain Scott B. J. Jerabek

Executive Calendar #797 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Clinton F. Faison, III

Executive Calendar #798 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Jonathan A. Yuen

Executive Calendar #799 to be Rear Admiral:

Rear Adm. (lh) Katherine L. Gregory

Rear Adm. (lh) Kevin R. Slates

Executive Calendar #800 to be Rear Admiral:

Rear Adm. (lh) Sandy L. Daniels

Rear Adm. (lh) John E. Jolliffe

Rear Adm. (lh) Christopher J. Paul

Executive Calendar #801 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Bruce A. Doll

Executive Calendar #802 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) David G. Russell

Executive Calendar #803 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Elizabeth L. Train

Executive Calendar #804 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Richard D. Berkey

Executive Calendar #805 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Douglas G. Morton

Executive Calendar #806 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Terry J. Moulton

Executive Calendar #807 to be Rear Admiral (lower half):

Capt. David R. Pimpo

Capt. Donald L. Singleton

Executive Calendar #808 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Paul A. Sohl

Executive Calendar #809 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Bruce F. Loveless

Executive Calendar #810 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Brian K. Antonio

Capt. Luther B. Fuller, III

Executive Calendar #811 to be Vice Admiral: Rear Adm. Robin R. Braun

Executive Calendar #812 to be Vice Admiral: Rear Adm. Paul J. Bushong

Executive Calendar #813 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) James W. Crawford, III

Executive Calendar #814 to be Vice Admiral: Rear Adm. Nanette M. DeRenzi

Executive Calendar #815 to be Vice Admiral: Rear Adm. Michael J. Connor

MARINE CORPS

Executive Calendar #816 to be Brigadier General:

Colonel Edward D. Banta

Colonel Matthew G. Glavy

Colonel William F. Mullen, III

Colonel Gregg P. Olson

Colonel James S. O’Meara

Colonel Eric M. Smith

Executive Calendar #817 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. (Select) William M. Faulkner

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9:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:07 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. DeLauro to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:42 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.
9:11:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
9:12:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:13:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 18 printed in House Report 112-540 to end free drilling in the Gulf of Mexico by requiring oil companies to pay in order to receive new leases on public lands.
9:13:21 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
9:21:41 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Holt amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-540 to streamline the process for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to approve temporary infrastructure, such as towers or buoys, to test and develop offshore wind power in the Outer Continental Shelf.
9:22:04 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment.
9:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Wittman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Wittman amendment until a time to be announced.
9:36:16 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westmoreland, numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-540 to lessen the regulatory burden on deli-style display cases by making Service-Over-the-Counter (SOTC) refrigerator units into a separate product classification.
9:36:25 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland amendment.
9:43:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Westmoreland amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:28 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct an analysis of how to shield American consumers and the United States economy from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions in the oil market by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil.
9:44:30 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
9:52:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bass (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Bass (CA) amendment until a time to be announced.
9:52:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
9:53:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-540 to remove the requirements in Title II of the bill to conduct an analysis, issue a report, and delay rules if the Secretary of Energy determines that the analyses are “infeasible to conduct, require data that does not exist, or would generate results subject to such large estimates of uncertainty that the results would be neither reliable nor useful”.
9:53:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
10:01:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSPTONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Capps amendment until a time to be announced.
10:02:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Secretary of Interior in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture to include in their Quadrennial Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy, the best estimate, based upon commercial and scientific data, of the expected increase in domestic production of geothermal, solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources on lands designated as Hawaiian Home Lands.
10:02:29 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.
10:05:12 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-540 to strike language in the underlying legislation that would require drilling permits to be deemed approved a 60 day deadline, which could expose public lands to undue risk.
10:05:35 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.
10:13:07 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Speier amendment until a time to be announced.
10:13:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-540 to require $128 million received from the sale of new leases to be made available to fully fund the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to limit speculation in energy markets.
10:13:34 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment.
10:23:14 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gardner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the DeLauro amendment until a time to be announced.
10:23:58 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 27 printed in House Report 112-540 to establish an Office of Energy Employment and Training, as well as, an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion that would be responsible for all matters relating to diversity in management, employment, and business activities.
10:24:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
10:32:43 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:32:58 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Mr. Lamborn moved to rise.
10:33:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33:47 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4480 as unfinished business.
10:34:32 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:59:00 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21.
10:59:15 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
10:59:45 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:28:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 – 163 (Roll no. 392).
11:36:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 249 (Roll no. 393).
11:41:37 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 242 (Roll no. 394).
11:44:46 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Green, Gene amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 244 (Roll no. 395).
11:49:08 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 255 (Roll no. 396).
11:52:53 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 256 (Roll no. 397).
11:56:31 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 230 (Roll no. 398).
11:59:34 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 – 162 (Roll no. 399).
12:02:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 256 (Roll no. 400).
12:06:57 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 – 173 (Roll no. 401).
12:09:53 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 – 146 (Roll no. 402).
12:13:34 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 250 (Roll no. 403).
12:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 – 161 (Roll no. 404).
12:20:10 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 233 (Roll no. 405).
12:23:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 254 (Roll no. 406).
12:26:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 407).
12:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 235 (Roll no. 408).
12:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4480.
12:32:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:32:14 P.M.	H.R. 4480	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.
12:33:10 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Ms. Slaughter moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the major integrated oil companies (Big 5) from receiving new drilling leases authorized under this bill unless they agree to not claim certain tax benefits: the percentage depletion allowance and the domestic production activities deduction (Sec. 199). The motion would also require that: all materials used to drill new leases issued under this bill be made in America, and that lease holders make efforts to reduce outsourcing of jobs.
12:40:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:59:01 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 166 – 243 (Roll no. 409).
1:06:47 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 248 – 163 (Roll no. 410).
1:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 4348	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the McKinley of West Virginia motion to instruct conferees which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 260 – 138 (Roll no. 411).
1:13:05 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:13:38 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H.R. 5972 and H.R. 5973.
1:17:20 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:37:39 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 21, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
1:38:30 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. Hoyer moved that the House instruct conferees.
1:38:42 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to recede from disagreement to the amendment of the Senate.
2:17:43 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:18:08 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:18:50 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mrs. Black moved that the House instruct conferees.
2:19:11 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to reject section 31108 of the Senate amendment (relating to distracted driving grants), other than the matter proposed to be inserted as section 411(g) of title 23, United States Code (relating to a distracted driving study).
2:42:44 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:43:06 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDGINS – At the conclusion of debate on the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Altmire demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:43:30 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:48:08 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:32:00 P.M.		Mr. Pearce moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:32:04 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:32:05 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 25, 2012.

9:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:07 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. DeLauro to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:42 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.
9:11:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
9:12:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:13:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 18 printed in House Report 112-540 to end free drilling in the Gulf of Mexico by requiring oil companies to pay in order to receive new leases on public lands.
9:13:21 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
9:21:41 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Holt amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-540 to streamline the process for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to approve temporary infrastructure, such as towers or buoys, to test and develop offshore wind power in the Outer Continental Shelf.
9:22:04 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment.
9:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Wittman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Wittman amendment until a time to be announced.
9:36:16 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westmoreland, numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-540 to lessen the regulatory burden on deli-style display cases by making Service-Over-the-Counter (SOTC) refrigerator units into a separate product classification.
9:36:25 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland amendment.
9:43:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Westmoreland amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:28 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct an analysis of how to shield American consumers and the United States economy from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions in the oil market by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil.
9:44:30 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
9:52:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bass (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Bass (CA) amendment until a time to be announced.
9:52:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
9:53:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-540 to remove the requirements in Title II of the bill to conduct an analysis, issue a report, and delay rules if the Secretary of Energy determines that the analyses are “infeasible to conduct, require data that does not exist, or would generate results subject to such large estimates of uncertainty that the results would be neither reliable nor useful”.
9:53:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
10:01:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSPTONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Capps amendment until a time to be announced.
10:02:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Secretary of Interior in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture to include in their Quadrennial Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy, the best estimate, based upon commercial and scientific data, of the expected increase in domestic production of geothermal, solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources on lands designated as Hawaiian Home Lands.
10:02:29 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.
10:05:12 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-540 to strike language in the underlying legislation that would require drilling permits to be deemed approved a 60 day deadline, which could expose public lands to undue risk.
10:05:35 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.
10:13:07 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Speier amendment until a time to be announced.
10:13:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-540 to require $128 million received from the sale of new leases to be made available to fully fund the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to limit speculation in energy markets.
10:13:34 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment.
10:23:14 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gardner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the DeLauro amendment until a time to be announced.
10:23:58 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 27 printed in House Report 112-540 to establish an Office of Energy Employment and Training, as well as, an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion that would be responsible for all matters relating to diversity in management, employment, and business activities.
10:24:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
10:32:43 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:32:58 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Mr. Lamborn moved to rise.
10:33:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33:47 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4480 as unfinished business.
10:34:32 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:59:00 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21.
10:59:15 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
10:59:45 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:28:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 – 163 (Roll no. 392).
11:36:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 249 (Roll no. 393).
11:41:37 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 242 (Roll no. 394).
11:44:46 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Green, Gene amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 244 (Roll no. 395).
11:49:08 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 255 (Roll no. 396).
11:52:53 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 256 (Roll no. 397).
11:56:31 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 230 (Roll no. 398).
11:59:34 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 – 162 (Roll no. 399).
12:02:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 256 (Roll no. 400).
12:06:57 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 – 173 (Roll no. 401).
12:09:53 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 – 146 (Roll no. 402).
12:13:34 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 250 (Roll no. 403).
12:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 – 161 (Roll no. 404).
12:20:10 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 233 (Roll no. 405).
12:23:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 254 (Roll no. 406).
12:26:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 407).
12:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 235 (Roll no. 408).
12:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4480.
12:32:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:32:14 P.M.	H.R. 4480	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.
12:33:10 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Ms. Slaughter moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the major integrated oil companies (Big 5) from receiving new drilling leases authorized under this bill unless they agree to not claim certain tax benefits: the percentage depletion allowance and the domestic production activities deduction (Sec. 199). The motion would also require that: all materials used to drill new leases issued under this bill be made in America, and that lease holders make efforts to reduce outsourcing of jobs.
12:40:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:59:01 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 166 – 243 (Roll no. 409).
1:06:47 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 248 – 163 (Roll no. 410).
1:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 4348	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the McKinley of West Virginia motion to instruct conferees which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 260 – 138 (Roll no. 411).
1:13:05 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:13:38 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H.R. 5972 and H.R. 5973.
1:17:20 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:37:39 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 21, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
1:38:30 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. Hoyer moved that the House instruct conferees.
1:38:42 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to recede from disagreement to the amendment of the Senate.
2:17:43 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:18:08 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:18:50 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mrs. Black moved that the House instruct conferees.
2:19:11 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to reject section 31108 of the Senate amendment (relating to distracted driving grants), other than the matter proposed to be inserted as section 411(g) of title 23, United States Code (relating to a distracted driving study).
2:42:44 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.

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9:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.


		Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:42 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:11:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
9:12:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:13:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 18 printed in House Report 112-540 to end free drilling in the Gulf of Mexico by requiring oil companies to pay in order to receive new leases on public lands.
9:13:21 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
9:21:41 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Holt amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-540 to streamline the process for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to approve temporary infrastructure, such as towers or buoys, to test and develop offshore wind power in the Outer Continental Shelf.
9:22:04 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment.
9:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Wittman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Wittman amendment until a time to be announced.
9:36:16 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westmoreland, numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-540 to lessen the regulatory burden on deli-style display cases by making Service-Over-the-Counter (SOTC) refrigerator units into a separate product classification.
9:36:25 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland amendment.
9:43:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Westmoreland amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:28 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct an analysis of how to shield American consumers and the United States economy from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions in the oil market by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil.
9:44:30 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
9:52:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bass (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Bass (CA) amendment until a time to be announced.
9:52:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
9:53:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-540 to remove the requirements in Title II of the bill to conduct an analysis, issue a report, and delay rules if the Secretary of Energy determines that the analyses are “infeasible to conduct, require data that does not exist, or would generate results subject to such large estimates of uncertainty that the results would be neither reliable nor useful”.
9:53:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
10:01:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSPTONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Capps amendment until a time to be announced.
10:02:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Secretary of Interior in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture to include in their Quadrennial Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy, the best estimate, based upon commercial and scientific data, of the expected increase in domestic production of geothermal, solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources on lands designated as Hawaiian Home Lands.
10:02:29 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.
10:05:12 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-540 to strike language in the underlying legislation that would require drilling permits to be deemed approved a 60 day deadline, which could expose public lands to undue risk.
10:05:35 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.
10:13:07 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Speier amendment until a time to be announced.
10:13:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Amendment offered by Ms. DeLauro.

Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate debates&votes on S.3240,Farm bill – Joint Res.disaproval of EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards

06/20/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET June 20, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Republican Leader will be recognized to make a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution of disapproval regarding EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards. The time until 11:30am will be equally divided controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 15 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 15 minutes.
At 11:30am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37. If the motion to proceed is not successful (which is what is expected), the Senate will resume consideration of S.3240, the Farm bill and resume voting on the remaining amendments in order to the bill.
Senators should expect several roll call votes beginning at 11:30am on Wednesday.

When the Senate convened this morning, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.1940, a bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act, and filed cloture on the motion. The Leaders have been working on a consent agreement on amendments and they will continue to do so in the coming days. If an agreement cannot be reached, the cloture vote would occur Friday morning.

Senator McConnell moved to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution of disapproval regarding EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards. At approximately 11:30am the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution of disapproval. If the motion is defeated as we expect it to be, we will resume consideration of the Farm bill and immediately proceed to a long series of votes in relation to the remaining amendments and motions in order as well as passage of the bill.

The vote on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution of disapproval will be a 15 minute vote and all others 10 minute votes. There will be 2 minutes for debate between each vote. Senators are encouraged to remain on or near the floor throughout the day.

The 11:30am vote sequence is as follows:

– Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units

– Manchin #2345 (dietary study) (possible voice vote);

– DeMint #2273 (broadband);

– Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance);

– Coburn #2289 (MAP);

– Schumer #2427 (acer);

– Coburn #2293 (Limit Millionaires);

– Stabenow #2453 (NAP);

– Kerry #2454 (North Korea);

– Kyl #2354 (North Korea);

– Udall(CO) #2295 (bark beetle);

– Lee #2313 (Forest Legacy);

– Warner #2457 (rural broadband);

– Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP cut);

– Wyden #2442 (microloans);

– Boozman #2355 (Ag research, law info) (possible voice vote);

– Wyden #2388 (farm to school);

– Boozman #2360 (TEFAP)

– Leahy #2204 (rural development);

– Toomey #2226 (energy title);

– Nelson(NE) #2242 (rural housing) (possible voice vote);

– Toomey #2433 (sugar);

– Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study) (possible voice vote);

– Lee Motion to Recommit (FY 2008 levels);

– Carper #2287 (poultry feed research) (possible voice vote);

– Johnson(WI) Motion to Recommit (Nutrition/Agriculture titles);

– Sanders #2254 (biomass);

– Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance);

– Thune #2437 (crop insurance);

– Durbin-Coburn #2439 (crop insurance);

– Chambliss #2340 (sugar);

– Chambliss #2432 (FMPP);

– Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance fraud report) (possible voice vote);

– Blunt #2246 (veterans) (possible voice vote);

– Moran #2403 (food aid);

– Moran #2443 (beginning farmers) (possible voice vote);

– Vitter #2363 (pets) (possible voice vote);

– Toomey #2247 (paperwork) (60-vote threshold);

– Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold);

– Coburn #2214 (convention funding) (60-vote threshold);

– Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold);

– Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold);

– Murray # 2455(sequestration) (60-vote threshold);

– McCain #2162 (Sequestration report – DoD) (60-vote threshold);

– Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold);

– Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements) (expect voice vote); and

– Passage of S.3240, as amended.

11:30am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution disapproving EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards; Not Agreed To: 46-56

12:03 om The Senate began a roll call vote on Merkley amendment #2382 (organic crop insurance); Agreed To: 63-36

12:24pm The Senate began a roll call vote on DeMint amendment #2273 (broadband); Not Agreed To:44-55

12:45pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #2289 (MAP); Not Agreed To: 30-69

1:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn #2293 (limit millionaires); Agreed To: 63-36

1:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Kerry-Lugar amendment #2454 (North Korea); Agreed to: 59-40

1:49pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Kyl amendment #2345 (North Korea); Not Agreed to: 43-56

2:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Udall (CO) amendment #2295 (bark beetle); Agreed To: 77-22

2:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Lee amendment #2313 (repeal Forest Legacy Program); Not Agreed To: 21-77

2:55pm The Senate began a roll call vote on on Lee amendment #2314 (CSP/CRP cut); Not Agreed To: 15-84

3:27pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Boozman #2360, as modified (TEFAP); Not Agreed To: 35-63-1 voting present

3:46pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Toomey amendment #2226 (energy title); Not Agreed to: 36-63

The following amendments have been considered to S.3240, the Farm bill:

Reid 2nd degree amendment #2393 to amendment #2392 (the text of the Shaheen amendment #2160 – sugar); tabled: 50-46
Reid amendment #2392 (the text of the Paul amendment #2182 SNAP); tabled: 65-33
Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 (managers’ amendment); agreed to UC
Reid 2nd degree amendment #2390 to amendment #2389 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to recommit the bill with amendment #2391; withdrawn
Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs); withdrawn
Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending); withdrawn
Akaka #2440 (tribal lands); agreed to voice vote
Akaka #2396 (tribal relations office); agreed to voice vote
Ayotte #2192 (value added grant); not agreed to: 38-61
Baucus #2429 (livestock); agreed to voice vote
Snowe #2190, as modified (study re: milk marketing order reform); agreed to: 66-33
Grassley #2167 (marketing loan); agreed to: 75-24
Brown (OH) #2445 (rural development); agreed to: 55-44
Sessions #2174 (SNAP); Not agreed to: 43-56
Cantwell #2370 (pulse crops); agreed to: 58-41
Nelson NE #2243 (SNAP); agreed to voice vote
Sessions #2172 (SNAP); not agreed to: 41-58
Casey #2238 (milk marketing study); Agreed to: 73-26
Paul #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed to: 15-84
Coons #2426 (poultry insurance study); Agreed to by voice vote
Feinstein #2422 (conservation innovation grants); Agreed to by voice vote
Alexander #2191 (wind loans); not agreed to: 33-66
McCain-Kerry #2199 (catfish); agreed to voice vote
Feinstein #2309 (insurance recall); agreed to: 76-23
Toomey #2217 (organic/AMA); not agreed to: 42-57
Gillibrand #2156, as modified (SNAP); not agreed to: 33-66
DeMint #2263 (broadband funding); not agreed to: 45-54
Hagan #2366 (crop insurance); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2262 (SoS free market); agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2187 (commercial fisherman); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2268 (loan guarantees); not agreed to: 14-84
Landrieu #2321 (rural development loans); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2276 (checkoffs); not agreed to: 20-79
Manchin #2345 (dietary study); agreed to voice vote
Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance); agreed to: 63-36
DeMint #2273 (broadband); not agreed to: 44-55
Coburn #2293 (limitation on millionaires re: conservation); Agreed to: 63-36
Stabenow #2453 (NAP); Agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2454 (North Korea aid-Presidential waiver); Agreed to: 59-40
Kyl #2354 (North Korea aid); Not Agreed to: 43-56
Udall (CO) #2295 (bark beetle); Agreed to: 77-22
Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP repeal); not agreed to: 21-77
Schumer #2427 (Acer trees); Agreed to voice vote
Wyden #2388 (farm to school); Agreed to voice vote
Boozman #2355 (Ag research); agreed to voice vote
Wyden #2442 (microloans); agreed to: division vote
Boozman #2360, as modified (TEFAP); not agreed to: 35-63-1
Leahy #2204 (rural development); agreed to voice vote
Toomey #2226 (energy title); not agreed to: 36-63
Nelson (NE) #2242 (rural housing); agreed to voice vote
Toomey #2433 (sugar); not agreed to: 46-53
Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study); agreed to voice vote
Lee motion to recommit (FY08 levels); not agreed to: 29-70
Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance study); agreed to by uc
Blunt #2446 (vets); agreed to uc
Moran #2403 (food aid); agreed to uc
Moran #2443 (beginning farmers); agreed to uc
Carper #2287 (poultry feed); agreed to voice vote
Johnson (WI) motion to recommit (nutrition/ag titles); Not agreed to: 40-59
Sanders #2254 (biomass); agreed to voice vote
Vitter #2363, as modified (pets/animal fighting); agreed to: 88-11
Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance); agreed to: 52-47
Thune #2437 (crop insurance); not agreed to: 44-55
Durbin-Coburn amendment #2439 (crop insurance); Agreed to: 66-33
Chambliss #2430 (sugar); agreed to by voice vote
Chambliss #2432 (FMPP); not agreed to by voice vote
Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements); agreed to by uc

4:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Toomey amendment #2433 (sugar); Not Agreed to: 46-53

4:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Lee motion to recommit (FY2008 levels); Not Agreed to: 29-70

4:52pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Johnson (WI) motion to recommit (nutritution/agriculture titles); Not Agreed to: 40-59

5:14pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Vitter amendment #2363, as modified (animal fighting); Agreed to: 88-11

5:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Chambliss amendment #2438 (conservation crop insurance); Agreed to: 52-47

5:59pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Thune amendment #2437 (crop insurance); not agreed to: 44-55

6:22pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Durbin amendment #2439 (crop insurance); Agreed To: 66-33

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) McConnell motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution of disapproval regarding EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards; not agreed to: 46-53

2) DeMint amendment #2273 (broadband) to S.3240, the Farm bill; Not Agreed To: 20-79

3) Merkley amendment #2382 (organic crop insurance); Agreed To: 63-36

4) Coburn amendment #2289 (MAP); Not Agreed To: 30-69

5) Coburn amendment #2293 (limit millionaires); Agreed To: 63-36

6) Kerry amendment #2454 (North Korea); Agreed To: 59-40

7) Kyl amendment #2354 (North Korea); Not Agreed To: 43-56

8) Udall (CO) amendment #2295 (bark beetle); Agreed To: 77-22

9) Lee amendment #2313 (Forest Legacy); Not Agreed To: 21-77

10) Lee amendment #2314 (CSP/CRP cut); Not Agreed To: 15-84

11) Boozman amendment #2350 (TEFAP); Not Agreed To: 35-63-1

12) Toomey amendment #2226 (energy title); Not Agreed To: 36-63

13) Toomey amendment #2433 (sugar); Not Agreed To: 46-53

14) Lee motion to recommit (FY 2008); Not Agreed To: 29-70

15) Johnson (WI) motion to recommit (nutrition/agriculture titles); Not Agreed To: 40-59

16) Vitter amendment #2363 (pets), as modified (60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 88-11

17) Chambliss amendment #2438 (conservation crop insurance); Agreed To: 52-47

18) Thune amendment #2437 (crop insurance); Not Agreed To: 44-55

19) Durbin-Coburn amendment #2439 (crop insurance); Agreed To 66-33

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.500, a resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of equal educational opportunities for all women and girls.

Adopted S.Res.501, supporting Men’s Health Week.

Adopted S.Res.502, celebrating the 150^th anniversary of the signing of the First Morrill Act.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3314.
10:01:58 A.M.		Mr. Latham filed reports from the Committee on Appropriations, H.R. 5972 and H.R. 5973.
10:02:47 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.
10:12:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 20.
12:03:39 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Richard Haynes, Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Lilburn, Georgia.
12:04:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:04:52 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Woodall to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:22 P.M.		The Chair recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:06:27 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.
12:37:02 P.M.	H. Res. 691	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 691 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4480) to provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
12:38:37 P.M.	H. Res. 691	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.
2:09:45 P.M.	H. Res. 691	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 183 (Roll no. 389).
2:15:05 P.M.	H. Res. 691	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 178 (Roll no. 390).
2:15:06 P.M.	H. Res. 691	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:47 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Walz motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:23:58 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 386 – 34, 1 Present (Roll no. 391).
2:23:59 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:09 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Hoyer notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:25:04 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Ms. Black (TN) notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:26:21 P.M.	S. 3187	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 3187 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars, and for other purposes.”
2:27:16 P.M.	S. 3187	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:27:20 P.M.	S. 3187	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3187.
3:17:40 P.M.	S. 3187	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:44 P.M.	S. 3187	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. McKinley moved that the House instruct conferees.
3:20:39 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the McKinley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions contained in title V of the House bill (relating to coal combustion residuals).
4:28:43 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
4:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
4:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 691. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
4:31:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4480 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-24.
4:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 4480	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 691 and Rule XVIII.
4:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:31:15 P.M.	H.R. 4480	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hour of general debate on H.R. 4480.
6:55:09 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-540 to make technical corrections, eliminate the designation of the Colville River as an Aquatic Resource of National Importance and require additional right of ways planned into and out of the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska.
6:55:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
7:02:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (WA) 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 Hastings (WA) amendment until a time to be announced.
7:03:33 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-540 to exclude hydraulic fracturing activities within 1,000 feet of a primary or secondary school.
7:03:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.
7:12:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:12:48 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
7:13:47 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-540 to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf and for other purposes.
7:13:49 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.
7:19:31 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the consultation and input of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee within Title II of the legislation so that NETL would work with the Committee to analyze and report on the impacts of the rules and actions of the EPA on our nation’s gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices.
7:20:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment numbered 5.
7:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:27:20 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-540 to require that, under section 203 of the bill, an analysis would be conducted relating to any other matters that affect the growth, stability, and sustainability of the nation’s oil and gas industries; that the Committee would look at the actions, or inactions, of other nation’s regulations, enforcements, and matters relating to the oil and gas industry, and how they have either helped positively or negatively towards the oil and gas industries in those other nations.
7:27:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment numbered 6.
7:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:34:23 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-540 to provide that the rules described in section 205(a) shall not be delayed if the pollution that would be controlled by the rules contributes to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis, heart attacks, cancer, birth defects, neurological damage, premature death, or other serious harms to human health.
7:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment.
7:45:11 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gardner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Waxman amendment until a time to be announced.
7:45:46 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-540 to define the term “public health” in the Clean Air Act.
7:46:14 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.
7:51:05 P.M.	H.R. 4480	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 Connolly amendment until a time to be announced.
7:52:28 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Green, Gene, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-540 to strike section 206 of the bill which would require the consideration of feasibility and costs in revising or supplementing national ambient air quality standards for ozone.
7:52:50 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gene Green (TX) amendment.
8:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gene Green (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gene Green (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Gene Green (TX) amendment until a time to be announced.
8:01:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Terry, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-540 to give the EPA the ability to waive certain fuel requirements in a geographic area, when there is a problem with distribution or delivery of fuel or fuel additives, for a period of 20 days, which could also be extended for another 20 days if the conditions exist. Amendment would also direct the EPA and Department of Energy to conduct the Fuel Harmonization Study required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by June 2014.
8:01:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Terry amendment.
8:12:19 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Terry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:13:02 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-540 to provide that Sections 205 and 206 shall cease to be effective if the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration determines that implementation of this title is not projected to lower gasoline prices and create jobs in the United States within 10 years.
8:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.
8:23:17 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Rush amendment until a time to be announced.
8:24:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-540 to reduce the number of onshore leases on which oil and gas production is not occurring as an incentive for oil and gas companies to begin producing on the leases that they already hold.
8:24:38 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
8:35:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Holt amendment until a time to be announced.
8:35:22 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-540 to clarify that the section requiring a $5,000 protest fee shall not infringe upon the protections afforded by the First Amendment to the Constitution to petition for the redress of grievances.
8:36:13 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.
8:46:22 P.M.	H.R. 4480	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 Connolly amendment until a time to be announced.
8:47:03 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Amodei, numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-540 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from moving any aspect of the Solid Minerals program administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM).
8:47:21 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amodei amendment.
8:56:46 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amodei amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Amodei demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Amodei amendment until a time to be announced.
8:57:24 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-540 to prohibit oil and gas produced under new leases authorized by this legislation from being exported to foreign countries.
8:58:05 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.
9:08:06 P.M.	H.R. 4480	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 Markey amendment until a time to be announced.
9:08:43 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-540 to raise the cap of revenue shared among the Gulf States who produce energy on the Outer Continental Shelf starting in FY2023 from $500 million to $750 million.
9:09:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Landry amendment.
9:16:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Landry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Landry amendment until a time to be announced.
9:16:21 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rigell, numbered 17 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Secretary of The Interior to include Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease Sale 220 off the coast of Virginia in the 5 Year Plan for OCS oil and gas drilling and to conduct Lease Sale 220 within one year of enactment. In addition, the amendment would also ensure that no oil and gas drilling may be conducted off the coast of Virginia which would conflict with military operations.
9:17:28 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell amendment.
9:23:33 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rigell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Rige11 amendment until a time to be announced.
9:23:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the committee rise.
9:24:13 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:22 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4480 as unfinished business.
9:24:30 P.M.		Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on June 21. Agreed to without objection.
9:25:06 P.M.		Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:25:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:25:20 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 21, 2012.

10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3314.
10:01:58 A.M.		Mr. Latham filed reports from the Committee on Appropriations, H.R. 5972 and H.R. 5973.
10:02:47 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.
10:12:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 20.
12:03:39 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Richard Haynes, Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Lilburn, Georgia.
12:04:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:04:52 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Woodall to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:22 P.M.		The Chair recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:06:27 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.
12:37:02 P.M.	H. Res. 691	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 691 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4480) to provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
12:38:37 P.M.	H. Res. 691	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.
2:09:45 P.M.	H. Res. 691	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 183 (Roll no. 389).
2:15:05 P.M.	H. Res. 691	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 178 (Roll no. 390).
2:15:06 P.M.	H. Res. 691	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:47 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Walz motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:23:58 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 386 – 34, 1 Present (Roll no. 391).
2:23:59 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:09 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Hoyer notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:25:04 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Ms. Black (TN) notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:26:21 P.M.	S. 3187	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 3187 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars, and for other purposes.”
2:27:16 P.M.	S. 3187	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:27:20 P.M.	S. 3187	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3187.
3:17:40 P.M.	S. 3187	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:44 P.M.	S. 3187	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. McKinley moved that the House instruct conferees.
3:20:39 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the McKinley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions contained in title V of the House bill (relating to coal combustion residuals).
4:28:43 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
4:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
4:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 691. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
4:31:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4480 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-24.
4:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 4480	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 691 and Rule XVIII.
4:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:31:15 P.M.	H.R. 4480	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hour of general debate on H.R. 4480.
6:55:09 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-540 to make technical corrections, eliminate the designation of the Colville River as an Aquatic Resource of National Importance and require additional right of ways planned into and out of the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska.
6:55:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
7:02:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (WA) 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 Hastings (WA) amendment until a time to be announced.
7:03:33 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-540 to exclude hydraulic fracturing activities within 1,000 feet of a primary or secondary school.
7:03:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.
7:12:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:12:48 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
7:13:47 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-540 to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf and for other purposes.
7:13:49 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.
7:19:31 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the consultation and input of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee within Title II of the legislation so that NETL would work with the Committee to analyze and report on the impacts of the rules and actions of the EPA on our nation’s gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices.
7:20:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment numbered 5.
7:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:27:20 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-540 to require that, under section 203 of the bill, an analysis would be conducted relating to any other matters that affect the growth, stability, and sustainability of the nation’s oil and gas industries; that the Committee would look at the actions, or inactions, of other nation’s regulations, enforcements, and matters relating to the oil and gas industry, and how they have either helped positively or negatively towards the oil and gas industries in those other nations.
7:27:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment numbered 6.
7:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:34:23 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-540 to provide that the rules described in section 205(a) shall not be delayed if the pollution that would be controlled by the rules contributes to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis, heart attacks, cancer, birth defects, neurological damage, premature death, or other serious harms to human health.
7:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment.

House Floor Activities Legislative Day of June 20, 2012

Last Floor Action: 10:12:02 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3314.
10:01:58 A.M.		Mr. Latham filed reports from the Committee on Appropriations, H.R. 6972 and H.R. 6973.
10:02:47 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.
10:12:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3240,Farm bill & debates S.JRes.37,joint resolution of disapproval -EPA Mercury Air&Toxic Standards

06/19/2012 Nativegrl77

the Seante Convenes: 10:00amET June 19, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following Leader remarks, the next two hours will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3240, the Farm bill. At 2:15pm, there will be several roll call votes in relation to amendments to the bill.
At a time to be determined on Tuesday, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution of disapproval regarding EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards. There will be 2 hours of debate during Tuesday’s session. The Senate will continue debate on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution on Wednesday. The Senate will then vote on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution on Wednesday, June 20^th at approximately 12:30pm.

2:24pm – The Senate began a roll call vote on Ayotte amendment #2192 (value added grants), Not Agreed To: 38-61

2:53pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Snowe amendment #2190, as modified; Agreed To: 66-33

3:17pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Grassley amendment #2167 (pay cap marketing loans); Agreed to: 75-24

3:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Brown (OH) amendment #2445 (rural development); Agreed to: 55-44

3:55pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sessions amendment #2174 (SNAP); Not Agreed to: 43-56

4:11pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cantwell amendment #2370 (pulse crops); Agreed to: 58-41

4:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sessions amendment #2171 (SNAP); Not Agreed to: 41-58

4:47pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Casey amendment #2238 (study re: federal milk marketing): Agreed To: 73-26

5:07pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Roll Call Vote on Paul amendment #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed To: 15-84

5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Alexander #2191 (wind loans); Not Agreed To: 33-66

5:56pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #2422 (insurance recall study); Agreed To: 76-23

6:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Toomey amendment #2217 (organic/AMA); Not Agreed to: 42-57

6:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Gillibrand amendment #2156, as modified (SNAP); Not Agreed to: 33-66

6:57pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the DeMint amendment #2263 (broadband funding); Not Agreed To: 45-54

7:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on DeMint amendment #2268 (loan guarantees); Not Agreed To: 14-84

7:45pm The senate began a roll call vote on DeMint amendment #2276 (checkoffs); Not Agreed To: 20-79

7:58 There will be no further roll call votes today. Senators should expect votes to begin as early as 11:15am tomorrow.

8:14 By unanimous consent, the Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements) is in order to the Farm bill. We expect to agree to the amendment by voice vote tomorrow.

Reid 2nd degree amendment #2393 to amendment #2392 (the text of the Shaheen amendment #2160 – sugar); tabled: 50-46
Reid amendment #2392 (the text of the Paul amendment #2182 SNAP); tabled: 65-33
Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 (managers’ amendment); agreed to UC
Reid 2nd degree amendment #2390 to amendment #2389 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to recommit the bill with amendment #2391; withdrawn
Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs); withdrawn
Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending); withdrawn
Akaka #2440 (tribal lands); agreed to voice vote
Akaka #2396 (tribal relations office); agreed to voice vote
Ayotte #2192 (value added grant); not agreed to: 38-61
Baucus #2429 (livestock); agreed to voice vote
Snowe #2190, as modified (study re: milk marketing order reform); agreed to: 66-33
Grassley #2167 (marketing loan); agreed to: 75-24
Brown (OH) #2445 (rural development); agreed to: 55-44
Sessions #2174 (SNAP); Not agreed to: 43-56
Cantwell #2370 (pulse crops); agreed to: 58-41
Nelson NE #2243 (SNAP); agreed to voice vote
Sessions #2172 (SNAP); not agreed to: 41-58
Casey #2238 (milk marketing study); Agreed to: 73-26
Paul #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed to: 15-84
Coons #2426 (poultry insurance study); Agreed to by voice vote
Feinstein #2422 (conservation innovation grants); Agreed to by voice vote
Alexander #2191 (wind loans); not agreed to: 33-66
McCain-Kerry #2199 (catfish); agreed to voice vote
Feinstein #2309 (insurance recall); agreed to: 76-23
Toomey #2217 (organic/AMA); not agreed to: 42-57
Gillibrand #2156, as modified (SNAP); not agreed to: 33-66
DeMint #2263 (broadband funding); not agreed to: 45-54
Hagan #2366 (crop insurance); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2262 (SoS free market); agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2187 (commercial fisherman); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2268 (loan guarantees); not agreed to: 14-84
Landrieu #2321 (rural development loans); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2276 (checkoffs); not agreed to: 20-79

We expect to begin voting at 11:15am tomorrow. The first vote will be on the motion to proceed to Inhofe’s resolution of disapproval to be followed by votes in relation to the remaining amendments in order to the Farm bill and on passage of the bill. If we have to vote on all the amendments, there would be up to 47 roll call votes in this series. I again noted the amendments we could consider by voice vote, but there are only 9 amendments on that list. Senators should expect a long day of voting tomorrow.

The vote sequence is as follows:

If the motion to proceed is not agreed to, the Senate will resume the Farm bill and proceed to vote in relation to the following items:

– Manchin #2345 (dietary study) (possible voice vote);

– DeMint #2273 (broadband);

– Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance);

– Coburn #2289 (MAP);

– Schumer #2427 (acer);

– Coburn #2293 (Limit Millionaires);

– Stabenow #2453 (NAP);

– Kerry #2454 (North Korea);

– Kyl #2354 (North Korea);

– Udall(CO) #2295 (bark beetle);

– Lee #2313 (Forest Legacy);

– Warner #2457 (rural broadband);

– Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP cut);

– Wyden #2442 (microloans);

– Boozman #2355 (Ag research, law info) (possible voice vote);

– Wyden #2388 (farm to school);

– Boozman #2360 (TEFAP)

– Leahy #2204 (rural development);

– Toomey #2226 (energy title);

– Nelson(NE) #2242 (rural housing) (possible voice vote);

– Toomey #2433 (sugar);

– Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study) (possible voice vote);

– Lee Motion to Recommit (FY 2008 levels);

– Carper #2287 (poultry feed research) (possible voice vote);

– Johnson(WI) Motion to Recommit (Nutrition/Agriculture titles);

– Sanders #2254 (biomass);

– Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance);

– Thune #2437 (crop insurance);

– Durbin-Coburn #2439 (crop insurance);

– Chambliss #2340 (sugar);

– Chambliss #2432 (FMPP);

– Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance fraud report) (possible voice vote);

– Blunt #2246 (veterans) (possible voice vote);

– Moran #2403 (food aid);

– Moran #2443 (beginning farmers) (possible voice vote);

– Vitter #2363 (pets) (possible voice vote);

– Toomey #2247 (paperwork) (60-vote threshold);

– Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold);

– Coburn #2214 (convention funding) (60-vote threshold);

– Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold);

– Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold);

– Murray # 2455(sequestration) (60-vote threshold);

– McCain #2162 (Sequestration report – DoD) (60-vote threshold);

– Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold);

– Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements) (expect voice vote); and

– Passage of S.3240, as amended.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Ayotte amendment #2192 (value added grants) to S.3240, the Farm bill; Not Agreed To: 38-61

2) Snowe amendment #2190 (milk marketing order reform); Agreed To: 66-33

3) Grassley amendment #2167 (pay cap marketing loans); Agreed To: 75-24

4) Brown (OH) amendment #2445 (rural development); Agreed To: 55-44

5) Sessions amendment #2174 (SNAP); Not Agreed To: 43-56

6) Cantwell amendment #2370 (pulse pilot); Agreed To: 58-41

7) Sessions amendment #2172 (SNAP); Not Agreed To: 41-58

8) Casey amendment #2238 (technical/study-federal milk marketing); Agreed To: 73-26

9) Paul amendment #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed To: 15-84

10) Alexander amendment #2191 (wind loans); Not Agreed To: 33-66

11) Feinstein amendment #2309 (insurance recall); Agreed To: 76-23

12) Toomey amendment #2217 (organic/AMA); Not Agreed To: 42-57

13) Gillibrand amendment #2156, as modified (SNAP); Not Agreed To: 33-66

14) DeMint amendment #2263 (broadband funding); Not Agreed To: 45-54

15) DeMint amendment #2268 (loan guarantees); Not Agreed To: 14-84

16) DeMint amendment #2276 (checkoffs); Not Agreed To: 20-79

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.3314, to specifically authorize certain funds for an intelligence-related activity and for other purposes by voice vote.

Adopted S.Res.496, observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Adopted S.Res.497, congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2012 Stanley Cup.

Adopted S.Res.498, designating June 20, 2012, as “American Eagle Day”.

Adopted S.Res.499, 10th anniversary of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action: 6:48:02 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

10:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:48 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.
11:02:33 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 19.
12:00:29 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:48 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:07 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.
12:19:11 P.M.	H. Res. 688	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 688 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2578) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act related to a segment of the Lower Merced River in California, and for other purposes.”
12:20:22 P.M.	H. Res. 688	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 688.
1:51:37 P.M.	H. Res. 688	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 178 (Roll no. 381).
1:52:07 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a leter received from Ms. Amy B. Chan, State Election Director, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Arizona, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held June 12, 2012, the Honorable Ron Barber was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighth Congressional District, State of Arizona
1:52:47 P.M.		OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Ron Barber, Eighth District, State of Arizona, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
2:03:00 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath of office to the gentleman from Arizona, the whole number of the House is 433.
2:12:22 P.M.	H. Res. 688	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 175 (Roll no. 382).
2:12:23 P.M.	H. Res. 688	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:22 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. McKinley notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:14:53 P.M.	H.R. 2578	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 688. H.R. 2578 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act related to a segment of the Lower Merced River in California, and for other purposes.”
2:14:58 P.M.	H.R. 2578	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2578 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-25. All points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
2:15:18 P.M.	H.R. 2578	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 688 and Rule XVIII.
2:15:19 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:15:29 P.M.	H.R. 2578	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 2578.
3:40:12 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-539 to make technical and clarifying changes; reduce the size of the land conveyance in Title IV; conform the text of Title VI to the House-passed version of the bill from the 111th Congress; and reduce the authorization of Title VIII to conform with Leadership protocols.
3:40:56 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment No. 1.
3:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:10 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-539 to ensure that if the SEAlaska Native Corporation is allowed to clear-cut new areas of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, it is subject to the same limitation on the export of unprocessed timber that applies to other national forests in the lower 48.
3:42:13 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 2.
3:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 2578	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:53:36 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-539 to authorize a pilot project to test a small increase in federal grazing fees.
3:53:39 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 3.
4:04:14 P.M.	H.R. 2578	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 later in the legislative day.
4:05:12 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-539 to clarify the intent of the legislation and narrow the list of laws which may be waived for border security activities. It also would add provisions protecting private property and tribal sovereignty.
4:05:15 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment No. 4.
4:15:35 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 5 printed House Report 112-539 to strike Title XIV which creates a 100-mile operation control zone for the Department of Homeland Security along the northern and southern borders of the United States.
4:16:05 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 5.
4:26:17 P.M.	H.R. 2578	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:27:09 P.M.	H.R. 2578	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-539 to exclude the state of Hawaii from the provisions of the bill that exempt the Department of Homeland Security from dozens of conservation laws within 100 miles of the nation’s borders.
4:27:14 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 6.
4:30:00 P.M.	H.R. 2578	By unanimous consent, the Hanabusa amendment was withdrawn.
4:30:07 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The Chair announced its understanding that amendment No. 7 would not be offered.
4:30:42 P.M.	H.R. 2578	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.
4:56:27 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 236 (Roll no. 383).
5:03:56 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 156 – 268 (Roll no. 384).
5:09:26 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 247 (Roll no. 385).
5:09:40 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2578.
5:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:10:01 P.M.	H.R. 2578	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.
5:10:39 P.M.	H.R. 2578	Mr. Perlmutter moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
5:10:59 P.M.	H.R. 2578	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section that would reduce the risk of wildfires by allowing the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to enter into contracts with a state to treat insect-infected trees and remove hazardous fuels; prohibit any provision in the underlying bill from violating Native American Tribal sovereignty; and require the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that all items offered for sale in National Parks gift shops or visitor centers be made in America.
5:19:46 P.M.	H.R. 2578	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:36:35 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 234 (Roll no. 386).
5:43:44 P.M.	H.R. 2578	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 387).
5:43:44 P.M.	H.R. 2578	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:29 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:44:42 P.M.	H.R. 2938	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2938 — “To prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona.”
5:50:40 P.M.	H.R. 2938	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 343 – 78, 2 Present (Roll no. 388).
5:50:41 P.M.	H.R. 2938	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:50:49 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 691.
5:51:08 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. Walz (MN) moved that the House instruct conferees.
5:51:42 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Walz motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to resolve all issues and file a conference report not later than June 22, 2012.
6:43:48 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
6:44:59 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walz motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walz demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
6:45:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:48:02 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

House Floor Activities Legislative Day of June 19, 201210:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:48 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.
11:02:33 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 19.
12:00:29 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:48 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:07 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.
12:19:11 P.M.	H. Res. 688	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 688 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2578) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act related to a segment of the Lower Merced River in California, and for other purposes.”
12:20:22 P.M.	H. Res. 688	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 688.