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Congress: the Republican led House continues to pass bills that will go no where,wasting taxpayer $$$ – Senate Convenes Monday,4/16/2012


the Senate Convenes: 2:00pm April 16, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2240, the Paying a Fair Share Act.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act on Thursday, March 29th.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #460, Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of WV, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit with up to 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), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Thacker nomination.  There will then be a 2nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act.
  • If the House does not adopt S.Con.Res.38, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will also meet on the following dates at the following times in pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted:
  • Monday, April 2nd at 2:00pm
  • Thursday, April 5th at 11:00am
  • Monday, April 9th at 10:00am
  • Thursday, April 12th at 2:00pm

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Tell Republicans Compromise is NOT a dirty word

 CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGSLEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 30, 2012 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION en-usPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:00:03 EDTYes11:08:36 A.M. -The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 38. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 16, 2012.11:08:35 A.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.11:08:19 A.M. -Mr. Dreier moved that the House do now adjourn.11:07:01 A.M. -COMMITTEE FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that all committees have until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012, to file reports to accompany measures. Agreed to without objection.11:06:52 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 38Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.11:06:48 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 38On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.11:05:03 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 38Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 38 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”11:03:46 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 38 and passed H.R. 2297 with an amendment.11:03:10 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Dreier to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:03:04 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.11:01:09 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain, United States Senate, Washington DC.11:00:38 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.11:00:25 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the House controlled by Republicans – the Senate considers S.2230.Fair Share Act,S.2204,Repeal Big Oil


the Senate Convenes at 10:00amET March 28, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying A Fair Share Act with the first hour 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.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act during Tuesday’s session. The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.2204 is 11:00am on Wednesday.
  • At 5:00pm, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider the following:

The two votes originally scheduled for 6pm will now occur at 5:30pm.

By consent at 4:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session with 1 hour for debate prior to a series of 2 roll call votes. As a result, senators should expect 2 roll call votes to begin at 5:30pm on confirmation of the following nominations:

–Executive Calendar #464, Miranda Du, of NV, to be US District Judge for the District of Nevada; and

–Executive Calendar #497, Susie Morgan, of LA, to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana

5:33 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #464, Miranda Du, of NV, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada; Confirmed: 59-39

5:58pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #487, Susie Morgan, of LA, to be United State District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana; Confirmed: 96-1

There will be no further roll call votes this evening.

The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act is 10:30am on Thursday, March 29th. If your Senator has a germane 2nd degree amendment and would like to preserve his or her ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline.  If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

At approximately 11:30am on Thursday, March 29th, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act.

Wrap Up

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #464, Miranda Du, of NV, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada; Confirmed: 59-39

2)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #487, Susie Morgan, of LA, to be United State District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana; Confirmed: 96-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.408, supporting the goals and ideals of “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”.

Adopted S.Res.409, designating April 2012 as “Financial Literacy Month”.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.4014, a bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Republican request)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.2779, a bill to exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by Dodd-Frank. (Republican request)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.2682, a bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (Republican request)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 28, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 29, 2012.10:29:53 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.10:29:45 P.M. -Mr. Yoder moved that the House do now adjourn.10:28:23 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H. Con. Res. 112 as unfinished business.10:28:10 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.10:27:34 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Mr. McClintock moved that the Committee rise.10:27:11 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Honda (CA) substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Honda (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:49:16 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Honda amendment in the nature of a substitute.9:49:04 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Honda,   numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-423 consisting of the Congressional Progressive Caucus alternative to provide for deficit reduction and job creation that protects the social safety net.9:47:52 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:47:40 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.”9:46:46 P.M. -Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 600.9:46:10 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H. Con. Res. 112 as unfinished business.9:45:57 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.9:45:29 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Mr. Ryan (WI) moved that the Committee rise.9:45:07 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Cooper amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 38 – 382, 2 Present (Roll no. 145).9:38:09 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Cleaver amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 107 – 314 (Roll no. 144).9:31:00 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 0 – 414 (Roll no. 143).9:07:11 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112UNFINISHED 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.9:06:53 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cooper (TN) substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cooper (TN) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:39:51 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Cooper (TN) amendment in the nature of a substitute.8:39:39 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Cooper,   numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-423 to utilize Simpson-Bowles recommendations for establishment of the budget for FY 2013 and to set forth the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2014 through FY 2022.8:38:39 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cleaver (MO) substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cleaver (MO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:05:09 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Cleaver (MO) amendment in the nature of a substitute.8:05:01 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Cleaver,   numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-423 to make investments in education, job training, transportation and infrastructure, that will accelerate the economic recovery and would protect the social safety net without cutting Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare and close certain corporate tax loopholes and preferences, saving trillions of dollars on the deficit over the next decade.8:04:45 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney (SC) substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney (SC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:42:17 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney amendment in the nature of a substitute.7:42:07 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Mulvaney,   numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-423 to strike the text of the bill and insert President Obama’s budget proposal as scored by CBO.2:55:44 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with four hours of general debate on H. Con. Res. 112.2:55:31 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The Speaker designated the Honorable John Kline to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:55:28 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 597 and Rule XVIII.2:55:14 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 112 with 4 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The first reading of the concurrent resolution shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, and shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. All points of order against such amendments are waived except that the adoption of an amendment in the nature of a substitute shall constitute the conclusion of consideration of the concurrent resolution for amendment. It shall be in order at any time on the   …2:55:09 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 597. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.”2:54:34 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 300 – 111, 4 Present (Roll no. 142).2:47:37 P.M. -H.R. 1339The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.2:47:31 P.M. -H.R. 1339Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:47:30 P.M. -H.R. 1339On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 6, 4 Present (Roll no. 141).2:40:25 P.M. -H.R. 1339Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1339 — “To amend title 32, United States Code, the body of laws of the United States dealing with the National Guard, to recognize the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States.”2:40:08 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules, and on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.2:39:57 P.M. -H. Res. 597Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:39:56 P.M. -H. Res. 597On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 184 (Roll no. 140).2:24:38 P.M. -H. Res. 597On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 183 (Roll no. 139).12:56:00 P.M. -H. Res. 597DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 597.12:52:54 P.M. -H. Res. 597Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 597 — “Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”12:52:16 P.M. -The House received a communication from Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Haas notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the Superior Court for the State of California, North Valley District in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that because the subpoena was not “material and relevant”, compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.12:51:42 P.M. -H.R. 1339At 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.12:42:16 P.M. -H.R. 1339DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1339.12:42:14 P.M. -H.R. 1339Considered under suspension of the rules.12:42:00 P.M. -H.R. 1339Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1339 — “To amend title 32, United States Code, the body of laws of the United States dealing with the National Guard, to recognize the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States.”12:41:40 P.M. -Mr. Platts asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on March 29. Agreed to without objection.12:40:44 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.12:05:12 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.12:03:16 P.M. -The Chair recognized Mr. Aderholt for one minute for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.12:03:04 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Reyes to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:49 P.M. -POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Cohen demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.12:00:43 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dennis Culbreth, First Baptist Church, Jasper, Alabama.12:00:34 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 28.10:41:25 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:21:24 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.10:21:23 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to return the papers on H.R. 5.10:00:52 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:29 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:12 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress:the Republican led House-Ryan budget plan revised? And a fake JobsAct! — the Senate considers HR3606,the Capital Formation/IPO bill


the Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET March 19, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.3606, the Capital Formation/IPO bill.
  • The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the Reed-Landrieu-Levin-Brown (OH), et al, substitute amendment #1833 and H.R.3630 is 4:00pm on Monday.
  • As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday.  Senators should expect the next roll call vote on Tuesday, March 20th prior to the weekly caucus meetings.

As a reminder, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the Reed-Landrieu-Levin-Brown (OH), et al, substitute amendment and #1833, the IPO bill, is at 4:00pm today. If your Senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve her or his right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the Cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may filed it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Notwithstanding the passage of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill, the Senate agreed to the Boxer amendment #1903, which is a technical amendment, striking title V of division C with the heading entitled “Research and Innovative Technology Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012”, which was moved to division E.

Discharged the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs from further consideration of S.2076, a bill to improve security at State and local courthouses and referred it to the Judiciary committee.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act. (Menendez)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 19, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.5:23:34 P.M. -H.R. 3992At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.5:13:45 P.M. -H.R. 3992DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3992.5:13:41 P.M. -H.R. 3992Considered under suspension of the rules.5:13:26 P.M. -H.R. 3992Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3992 — “To allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel.”5:13:12 P.M. -H.R. 4086Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:13:10 P.M. -H.R. 4086On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:04:35 P.M. -H.R. 4086DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4086.5:04:32 P.M. -H.R. 4086Considered under suspension of the rules.5:04:16 P.M. -H.R. 4086Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4086 — “To amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title.”5:04:04 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.5:03:54 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 19.4:11:33 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.4:04:14 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.4:03:51 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Faleomavaega to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.4:03:41 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.4:01:00 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.4:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House adjourned after 3minutes … the Senate considers HR3606/IPO bill


the Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET March 19, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.3606, the Capital Formation/IPO bill.
  • The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the Reed-Landrieu-Levin-Brown (OH), et al, substitute amendment #1833 and H.R.3630 is 4:00pm on Monday.
  • As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. Senators should expect the next roll call vote on Tuesday, March 20th prior to the weekly caucus meetings.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 16, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

–The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on March 19, 2012.10:02:48 A.M. -The Speaker announced that when the House adjourns on Friday, March 16, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012.10:02:47 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 15, 2012 at 5:06 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 473 without amendment and H.R. 886 with an amendment.10:01:33 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.10:01:23 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.10:00:48 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Blake Johnson, Church of the Advent, Washington, DC.10:00:39 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:29 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate continues to consider S.1813,the Surface Transportation bill


 the Senate Convened at 10:00amET March 7, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill. We continue to work on a path forward to complete action on the Surface Transportation bill.
  • The Senate will recess from 5pm to 6pm to accommodate a Senators-only briefing.

There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 12, 2012.

There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 19. 2012

State Work Period April 2-13, 2012

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 7, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:41:55 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.6:38:35 P.M. -Mr. Hensarling asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Agreed to without objection.6:37:51 P.M. -H.R. 3606Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3606 as unfinished business.6:37:49 P.M. -H.R. 3606On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.6:37:44 P.M. -H.R. 3606Mr. Hensarling moved that the Committee rise.6:36:38 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 236 (Roll no. 106).6:32:30 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 259 (Roll no. 105).6:24:48 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 244 (Roll no. 104).6:20:54 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Himes amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 245 (Roll no. 103).5:55:51 P.M. -H.R. 3606UNFINISHED 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.5:55:05 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the McCarthy (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:49:07 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCarthy (CA) amendment No. 10.5:49:05 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. McCarthy (CA), numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-409 to clarify that general advertising under this provision should only apply to Regulation D rule 506 offerings, allow for general solicitation in the secondary sale of these securities so long as only qualified institutional buyers purchase the securities, and provide consistency in interpretation that general advertising should not cause these offerings to be considered public offerings.5:48:20 P.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED 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 later in the legislative day.5:38:14 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment No. 9.5:38:11 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-409 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to perform a study, in consultation with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, of the effects on emerging growth companies of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices and to forward the results of that study to Congress.5:36:55 P.M. -H.R. 3606By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.5:36:12 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 8.5:36:09 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-409 to establish new filing fee for Reg S-K Forms to discourage frivolous filings.5:35:47 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by voice vote.5:26:04 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.5:26:00 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-409 to strike language that allows an emerging growth company or its underwriter to communicate with “institutions that are accredited investors.”5:25:58 P.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.5:13:17 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 6.5:13:15 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-409 to provide that if a broker or dealer is underwriting an initial public offering (IPO) for an emerging growth company (EGC) and providing research to the public about such IPO, those research reports need to be filed with the SEC, and the broker or dealer shall be held to stricter liability for their comments. Would also provide that if EGCs are communicating, either orally or in writing, with potential investors before or following an offering, they need to file those communications with the SEC.5:12:59 P.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.5:00:32 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 5.5:00:27 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-409 to require Emerging Growth Companies to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder votes.5:00:07 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:52:56 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 4.4:52:43 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-409 to add a requirement that a company not be considered an “emerging growth company” if it has issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt over the prior three years.4:52:35 P.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Himes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:40:56 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Himes amendment No. 3.4:40:53 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Himes, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-409 to lower the gross annual revenue cap from $1,000,000,000 to $750,000,000 for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for the regulatory on-ramp and to strike the public float requirement for the on-ramp.4:40:27 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the McIntyre amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:36:16 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McIntyre amendment No. 2.4:36:12 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. McIntyre, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-409 to adjust the Emerging Growth Company definition for inflation, resulting in providing more flexibility for businesses.4:35:58 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Fincher amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:33:03 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fincher amendment No. 1.4:32:41 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Fincher, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-409 to make technical changes to the underlying bill.3:55:57 P.M. -H.R. 3606GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole resumed general debate on H.R. 3606.3:55:45 P.M. -H.R. 3606The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.3:55:25 P.M. -H.R. 3606Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3606 — “To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”3:53:47 P.M. -H.R. 3606RULING OF THE CHAIR – After review, the Chair ruled that the remarks constituted a personality directed towards an indentifiable Member and announced that, without objection, said remarks would be stricken from the record. Subsequently, the Chair announced that the Committee of the Whole would resume its sitting.3:53:46 P.M. -H.R. 3606Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3606 as unfinished business.3:35:32 P.M. -H.R. 3606WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Subsequently, the words were reported to the Committee of the Whole and the Chair announced that the Committee would rise.3:00:43 P.M. -H.R. 3606GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3606.3:00:29 P.M. -H.R. 3606The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Dold to act as Chairman of the Committee.3:00:29 P.M. -H.R. 3606House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 572 and Rule XVIII.3:00:13 P.M. -H.R. 3606Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3606 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of text of Rules Committee Print 112-17 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.3:00:08 P.M. -H.R. 3606Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 572. H.R. 3606 — “To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”2:59:48 P.M. -H. Res. 572Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:59:47 P.M. -H. Res. 572On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 – 166 (Roll no. 102).2:48:58 P.M. -H. Res. 572On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 177 (Roll no. 101).2:42:20 P.M. -H. Res. 572Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 572 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3606) to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”2:42:00 P.M. -H.R. 2842Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:41:59 P.M. -H.R. 2842On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 265 – 154 (Roll no. 100).2:33:26 P.M. -H.R. 2842On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 237 (Roll no. 99).2:16:49 P.M. -H.R. 2842The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.2:06:51 P.M. -H.R. 2842DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi 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 require that all materials used to install conduit hydropower generation under this Act to be manufactured in the United States.2:06:31 P.M. -H.R. 2842Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.2:05:09 P.M. -H.R. 2842The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.2:04:31 P.M. -H.R. 2842The 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.2:04:19 P.M. -H.R. 2842The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2842.2:03:50 P.M. -H.R. 2842On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 253 (Roll no. 98).1:38:37 P.M. -H.R. 2842UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.1:38:21 P.M. -H.R. 2842The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.1:38:08 P.M. -H.R. 2842Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2842 — “To authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”1:37:32 P.M. -H. Res. 572POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 572, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.12:46:04 P.M. -H. Res. 572DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 572.12:45:53 P.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4105 without amendment.12:31:00 P.M. -H. Res. 572DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 572.12:30:31 P.M. -H. Res. 572Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 572 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3606) to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”12:02:36 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:02:01 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:01:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:33 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:17 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 7.11:09:40 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:10:00 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour debate.10:09:47 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1886.10:01:01 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.10:00:29 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:17 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.