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Congress: the Republican led House: FY2013, legislation Teapublicans love,won’t pass in Senate &waste of tax payer $ – the Senate back on 5/21

05/18/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET May 21, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is his intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #400, S.3187, the FDA user fees legislation.
At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #552, the nomination of Paul J. Watford, of California, to be a United States Circuit Judge for the 9^th Circuit with up to one hour for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30p), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Watford nomination.
If cloture is not invoked, the Senate will resume Legislative Session and conduct a 2^nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #400, S.3187, the FDA user fees legislation.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 18, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2012.3:21:51 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.3:21:50 P.M. -Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.1:24:43 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.1:22:38 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq will continue in effect beyond May 22, 2012 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.1:13:55 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:08:35 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:07:36 P.M. -SPEAKER’S APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to section 703(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C. 435 note), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announced the Speaker’s reappointment of the following member on the part of the House to the Public Interest Declassification Board for a term of three years: Admiral William O. Studeman, Great Falls, Virginia.1:07:35 P.M. -SPEAKER’S APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276L, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of the following Members of the House to the British-American Interparliamentary Group: Messrs. Petri, Crenshaw, Latta and Aderholt.1:06:34 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May, 30, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:06:19 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 25, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:05:10 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:05:02 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 18, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:04:54 P.M. -H.R. 4849Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:04:53 P.M. -H.R. 4849On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.1:04:38 P.M. -H.R. 4849Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.1:03:39 P.M. -H.R. 4310The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4310 .1:01:38 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:01:37 P.M. -H.R. 4348On Rahall motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 169 (Roll no. 293).12:54:23 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:54:22 P.M. -H.R. 4348On Barrow motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 152 (Roll no. 292).12:48:21 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.12:47:47 P.M. -H.R. 4310The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.12:47:42 P.M. -H.R. 4310Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:47:41 P.M. -H.R. 4310On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 – 120 (Roll no. 291).12:40:17 P.M. -H.R. 4310On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 236 (Roll no. 290).12:20:14 P.M. -H.R. 4310The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.12:13:37 P.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to protect American jobs by requiring that naval and U.S. flagged vessels providing service to the Federal Government may not be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard outside the U.S. or Guam without a waiver from the Secretary of Defense.12:11:17 P.M. -H.R. 4310Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.12:10:09 P.M. -H.R. 4310The 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.12:09:46 P.M. -H.R. 4310The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.12:08:53 P.M. -H.R. 4310The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4310.12:08:41 P.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 379 – 38 (Roll no. 289).12:02:30 P.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Rehberg amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 162 (Roll no. 288).11:38:55 A.M. -H.R. 4310UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.11:38:12 A.M. -H.R. 4310By unanimous consent, the Murphy (PA) amendment was withdrawn.11:34:57 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (PA) amendment No. 133.11:34:54 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (PA), numbered 133 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that a proposal to reduce more than 1,000 members of the armed forces assigned at a military installation be transmitted via the Presidents budget request and include an evaluation of the fiscal, local economic, budgetary, environmental, strategic, and operational consequences of such closure or realignment and to allow an exception for national security or military emergency.11:33:20 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:31:43 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment N0. 119.11:31:41 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 119 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that a period of 30 days elapse between the date the Secretaries of Defense and State submit to Congress an update to the report on the strategy to utilize the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund and Congress making the remaining 90 percent of the funds available for assistance to Pakistan.11:30:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (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.11:26:10 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 111.11:26:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA), numbered 111 printed in House Report 112-485 to require the Department of Justice to order an investigation into the possible violation of U.S. law regarding numerous leaks of sensitive information involving U.S. and Israeli military, intelligence, and operational capabilities and to provide the Administration with 30 days after bill becomes law to begin its investigation and 60 days after enactment to report to Congress.11:25:19 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Hunter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:20:25 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 77.11:20:15 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Hunter, numbered 77 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that the Navy, no later than 30 days after enactment, provide the Committee on House Armed Services with a report on the Navy’s review, findings and actions pertaining to Medal of Honor nominee Marine Corps Sergeant Rafael Peralta; and would require that the report account for all evidence submitted.11:19:29 A.M. -H.R. 4310POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rehberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:10:10 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 59.11:10:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Rehberg, numbered 59 printed in House Report 112-485 to ban any reductions to the strategic nuclear triad unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that: (1) further reductions in the Russia Federations arsenal are needed for compliance with New START limits; and (2) Russia is not developing or deploying nuclear delivery systems not covered by New START limits. Amendment would also protect all three legs of the nuclear triad from elimination.11:08:56 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.11:03:50 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendments en bloc #6.11:03:07 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 92, 96, 103, 105, 108, 118, 121, 129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, and 141.11:02:33 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.10:58:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #5.10:58:00 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 62, 64, 70, 72, 73, 76, 81, 82, 88, 90, 91, 99, 101, 112, and 130.10:57:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.10:53:53 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #4.10:53:45 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 56, 58, 61, 67, 68, 78, 79, 106, 114, 113, 115, 116, 120, 122, 123, and 125.10:52:30 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 121 – 300 (Roll no. 287).10:48:07 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 286).10:44:42 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 77 – 344 (Roll no. 285).10:39:08 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 196 (Roll no. 284).10:35:53 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Duncan (SC) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 193 (Roll no. 283).10:32:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 252 (Roll no. 282).10:28:05 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 – 201 (Roll no. 281).10:24:55 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 280).10:21:41 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 245 (Roll no. 279).10:18:21 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 261 (Roll no. 278).10:14:36 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Sablan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 118 – 303 (Roll no. 277).10:11:14 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Cummings amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 394 – 27 (Roll no. 276).10:05:22 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Carson (IN) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 241 (Roll no. 275).10:01:48 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 256 (Roll no. 274).9:57:34 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 229 (Roll no. 273).9:53:28 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 – 211 (Roll no. 272).9:49:35 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 173 (Roll no. 271).9:46:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Smith (WA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 238 (Roll no. 270).9:17:00 A.M. -H.R. 4310UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.9:15:59 A.M. -H.R. 4310The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:15:40 A.M. -H.R. 4310Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4310 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”9:02:49 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.9:02:32 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:26 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:17 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:57 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – both Chambers Back on 5/14 – the Senate will consider HR2072,the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act

05/11/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate will Convene at 2:00pmET May 14, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act on Monday. As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to H.R.2072 during Friday’s session.
At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

Executive Calendar # 570 George Levi Russell, III, of Maryland, to be US District Judge for the District of Maryland and
Executive Calendar #571 John Tharp, Jr., of Illinois, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
with up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
At approximately 5:30pm, there will be up to 3 roll call votes in relation to the following:

Confirmation of the Russell nomination
Confirmation of the Tharp nomination and
Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 11, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 15, 2012.11:03:23 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:03:01 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.11:01:34 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.11:01:22 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.11:00:59 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day

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House Votes Thursday on Deep Cuts to Health Care, Food Stamps, Child Care and More

05/10/2012 Nativegrl77

National Women's Law Center - Don't Discount Women: Demand Fair Change Not Spare Change


	Take Action: Tell Your Representative to Vote NO



	Protect millions of women and families from the harsh spending cuts the House is voting on this week.

They just never stop.
Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed the budget blueprint introduced by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). The Ryan budget calls for drastic cuts in programs that low-income women and their families depend on to meet their basic needs — and trillions of dollars in additional tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and corporations.
This week, the House will vote on a bill to implement the Ryan budget by slashing Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP), child care, and more, and dismantling the Affordable Care Act.
Please contact your Representative TODAY and tell him or her to vote against these devastating cuts!
The bill the House is scheduled to vote on this Thursday, H.R. 4966, would:

Let states reduce eligibility standards for Medicaid, which women disproportionately rely on for health care coverage, and for the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Dismantle the Affordable Care Act, by eliminating funding for state health exchanges and community-level preventive and public health initiatives, and by reducing access to affordable health insurance coverage by discouraging the use of premium tax credits.
Terminate the Social Services Block Grant, which gives billions of dollars to states to support seniors and children, including critical funding for child care assistance.
Cut Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits, reducing monthly benefits almost immediately for about 44 million people and denying benefits altogether for as many as 2 million more.
Eliminate eligibility for the refundable Child Tax Credit for many immigrant families.

These cuts are serious, and they’re dangerous. The well-being of millions of American women and their families is at risk, and we need your help today.
Tell your Representative to vote against these unfair and irresponsible measures!
Our Representatives have to hear that we won’t stand for balancing the budget on the backs of women and their families — and that millionaires and corporations have to start paying their fair share of taxes.
Sincerely,

Joan Entmacher Vice President, Family Economic Security National Women’s Law Center

Judy Waxman Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights National Women’s Law Center

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Congress: the Republican House – the Senate considers S.2343,Stop Student Loan Rate Hike Act vote 2move forward not invoked 52-45- Tell Rs to do the right thing

05/08/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00am May 8, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act with the time until 12:00pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343.
Following the vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

12:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012; Not Invoked: 52-45-1 present (Snowe)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 8, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

–H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Harris amendment (A012) Roll Call 209 – Recorded vote pending.6:28:54 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Quayle amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 208).6:25:23 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 207).6:21:57 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 206).6:18:20 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Michaud amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 205).6:14:25 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 204).6:09:36 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 203).6:03:52 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 202).5:33:19 P.M. -H.R. 5326UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.5:29:05 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:27:45 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.5:27:23 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to reduce funds for Department of Justice salaries and expenses by $5 million and increase funds for the Office of Violence Against Women by $5 million.5:26:54 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by voice vote.5:14:04 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule.5:14:02 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, to increase funding for rent of private or Government-owned space in the District of Columbia by $13,500,000; increase funding for salaries and expenses, United States Attorneys by $21,500,000; increase funding for salaries and expenses, Federal Bureau of Iinvestigation; and reduce funding for National Aeronautics and Space Administration travel expenses, purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles, and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft by $44 million.5:13:05 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Runyan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:09:43 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.5:09:31 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to decrease funding for Department of Justice General Administration Salaries and Expenses by $22,418,000 and increase funding for Office of Justice Programs Research, Evaluation and statistics by $22,418,000.5:08:13 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Gowdy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:01:31 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gowdy amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.5:01:24 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Gowdy, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Department of Justic General Administration Salaries and Expenses account by $1 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.4:58:36 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:52:49 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA) amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.4:52:42 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery by $15 million and applying the savings to the spending reduction account.4:51:46 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grimm amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grimm demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:47:55 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.4:47:41 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm, to increase funds for Office of Justice Programs Research, Evaluation, and Statistics by $18 million and reduce funds for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by $18 million.4:46:34 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:43:25 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanabusa amendment under the five-minute rule.4:43:20 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, to increase funds for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin istration Operations, Research, and Facilities by $1,600,000 and reduce funds for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Salaries and Expenses by $1,900,000.4:42:04 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Harris amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Harris demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:39:52 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Harris amendment No. 10 under the five-minute rule.4:39:09 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Harris, numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding out of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Operations, Research, and Facilities account by $542,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.4:38:10 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quayle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quayle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:32:03 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quayle amendment under the five-minute rule.4:32:01 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Quayle, to reduce funding out of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia by $21 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.4:30:36 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:25:38 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.4:25:23 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for Periodic Censuses and Programs by $4 million and increase funding for the Office of Justice Programs State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance funds by $4 million.4:24:32 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Clarke (NY) amendment; Failed by voice vote.4:18:16 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.4:18:14 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Ms. Clarke (NY), to increase the funds for Minority Business Development by $5,311,000 and reduce the funds for National Institute of Standards and Technology Scientific and Technical Research and Services by $5,311,000.4:17:39 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:10:44 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.4:10:24 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to reduce funds for the Economic Development Administration Salaries and Expenses account by $7,500,000 and to reduce the Department of Commerce Salaries and Expenses account by $10,706,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.4:09:35 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:06:46 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline amendment under the five-minute rule.4:06:24 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, to expand the definition of grants to include grants authorized under section 27 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980.4:05:11 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:49:09 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment under the five-minute rule.3:49:06 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to zero out the economic development assistance programs and grants in the Economic Development Administration Account and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:48:46 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Michaud amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Michaud demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:32:43 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Michaud amendment under the five-minute rule.3:32:40 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Michaud, to increase the funds for the Economic Development Assistance Programs Account by $38 million and reduce the funds for the Bureau of Census, Periodic Censuses and Programs Account by $38 million.3:31:45 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Turner (OH) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:30:37 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner (OH) amendment under the five-minute rule.3:30:34 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner (OH), numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funds for China antidumping and countervailing duty enforcement and compliance activities by $5 million.3:29:14 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED 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.3:22:10 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.3:22:07 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to reduce the International Trade Administration, Operations and Administration Account by $277,824,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:21:54 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:14:57 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.3:14:12 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds over numerous accounts including the DEA and the FBI and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:13:06 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wolf demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:00:18 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Peters amendment under the five-minute rule.3:00:15 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, to increase the International Trade Administration Account by $9 million, increase the United States Trade Representative Account by $1,790,000, and reduce the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cross Agency Support Account by $17 million.2:06:41 P.M. -H.R. 5326GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5326.2:06:26 P.M. -H.R. 5326The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:06:26 P.M. -H.R. 5326House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 643 and Rule XVIII.2:05:51 P.M. -H.R. 5326Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5326 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Until the adoption of a conference report on the budget resolution, the allocations of spending authority printed in Tables 11 and 12 of the Budget Committee report accompanying the House-passed budget resolution shall be considered to be the allocations under section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. The Chair is authorized to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.2:05:46 P.M. -H.R. 5326Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 643. H.R. 5326 — “Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”2:05:14 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 296 – 108, 3 Present (Roll no. 201).2:00:00 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which the yeas and nays had been demanded and on which further proceedings had been postponed.1:59:05 P.M. -H. Res. 643Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:59:04 P.M. -H. Res. 643On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 181 (Roll no. 200).1:50:00 P.M. -H. Res. 643On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 174 (Roll no. 199).12:26:00 P.M. -H. Res. 643DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 643.12:24:03 P.M. -H. Res. 643Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 643 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5326) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.”12:03:48 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.12:03:23 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:03:01 P.M. -POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Pitts demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pitts demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.12:01:12 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:59 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.10:35:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:48 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.10:00:20 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:06 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – – the Senate considers S.2343,Stop Student Loan Rate Hike Act&Judicial nominees 3.5yrs later

05/07/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Con.Res.43, the adjournment resolution.

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 7, 2012.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act.

At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

– Executive Calendar #508 Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit

– Executive Calendar #568 Kristine Gerhard Baker, of AR, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas

– Executive Calendar #569 John Z. Lee, IL, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

with 60 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct up to 3 roll call votes on the Nguyen, Baker and Lee nominations. It is possible the Baker and Lee nominations will be confirmed by voice vote.

As a reminder to all Senators, on Thursday, April 26^th, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. By consent, the roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343 will be at 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 8^th.

If the Senate does not receive a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.43, the Senate will convene on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted:

– Monday, April 30, at 10:30am

– Thursday, May 3, at 8:30am

—- The Senate confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent during today’s session:

– Executive Calendar #512, Ajit Varadaraj Pai, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2011 and

– Executive Calendar #513, Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2010.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #508, Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Confirmed: 91-3

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.2050, Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.2240, Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.4849, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.4628, the Interest Rate Reduction Act (Republican request)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

– Executive Calendar #512, Ajit Varadaraj Pai, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2011

– Executive Calendar #513, Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2010

– Executive Calendar #568, Kristine Gerhard Baker, of AR, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas by voice vote

– Executive Calendar #569, John Z. Lee, of IL, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois by voice vote

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 7, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:11:44 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:11:13 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:11:12 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 – 0 (Roll no. 198).7:05:02 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 118 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”7:04:28 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:04:27 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 0 (Roll no. 197).6:57:02 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 117 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.”6:56:44 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:56:43 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 0 (Roll no. 196).6:32:30 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 105 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”6:31:07 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.6:30:27 P.M. -Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 643.6:30:20 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.5:04:33 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.5:03:40 P.M. -S. 1302Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:03:37 P.M. -S. 1302On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.4:55:37 P.M. -S. 1302DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1302.4:55:36 P.M. -S. 1302Considered under suspension of the rules.4:55:28 P.M. -S. 1302Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1302 — “To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Tracy, California, to the City of Tracy.”4:54:58 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:50:34 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 118.4:50:32 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118Considered under suspension of the rules.4:50:21 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 118 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”4:49:41 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:44:44 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 117.4:44:42 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117Considered under suspension of the rules.4:44:26 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 117 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.”4:44:01 P.M. -H.R. 4097Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:43:59 P.M. -H.R. 4097On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.4:31:18 P.M. -H.R. 4097DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4097.4:31:15 P.M. -H.R. 4097Considered under suspension of the rules.4:31:02 P.M. -H.R. 4097Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4097 — “To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes.”4:30:25 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:30:22 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.4:21:29 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 106.4:21:26 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106Considered under suspension of the rules.4:20:34 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106Ms. Herrera Beutler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 106 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.”4:20:32 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:02:05 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 105.4:02:03 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105Considered under suspension of the rules.4:01:51 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 105 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”4:01:31 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.4:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.2:10:09 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.2:08:15 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with one minute speeches.2:07:31 P.M. -The House received a communication from the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Representative Cummings notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony issued by the District Court of Maryland, Baltimore County, in connection with civil litigation currently pending before that court and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:06:53 P.M. -The House received a communication from Harry T. Spikes II, Special Assistant, Office of Representative Elijah E. Cummings. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Spikes notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony issued by the District Court of Maryland, Baltimore County, in connection with civil litigation currently pending before that court and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:06:23 P.M. -The House received a communication from the Honorable Pete Sessions. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Representative Sessions notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas for deposition testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:05:51 P.M. -The House received a communication from the Honorable Kay Granger. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Representative Granger notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas for deposition testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:02:42 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:02:18 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:02:11 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:01:07 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:32 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:24 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.