January 2 2013 | Be a Seed for Change

the Senate Convenes: 12:00pmET January 2, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 1:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and confirm the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

Senator Grassley objected.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.4606, a bill to authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.

Discharged the HELP committee, referred to the Finance committee and discharged the Finance committee of H.R.6655, Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 by voice vote.

Passed S.3716, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines.

Adopted S.Res.630, Congratulating the Navy and the current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) on completion of the 26^th and final deployment of the vessel.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Discharged the HELP committee and confirmed PN1404 Erica Groshen to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics by voice vote.

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and confirmed the following:

PN1928 Deborah Ann McCarthy, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania

PN1951 Robert F. Godec, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 2, 2013

10:00:24 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:32 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David Rivera to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:05 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

11:50:39 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:25 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 2.
12:05:22 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:06:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:06:30 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Crowley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:06:53 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from South Carolina, Mr. Scott, the whole number of the House is 431.
12:07:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 2 per side of the aisle.
12:12:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:35:25 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 2.
12:35:31 P.M.	S. 3250	Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
12:36:39 P.M.	S. 3250	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3250 — “To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to provide for Debbie Smith grants for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and to establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry, and for other purposes.”
12:36:53 P.M.	S. 3250	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (TX), Amendment inserts a complete new text and amends the title.
12:36:56 P.M.	S. 3250	On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
12:37:06 P.M.	S. 3250	On passage Passed without objection.
12:37:15 P.M.	S. 3250	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:37:17 P.M.	S. 3250	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12:37:31 P.M.	H.R. 6586	Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
12:38:00 P.M.	H.R. 6586	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
12:38:01 P.M.	H.R. 6586	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:38:02 P.M.		Mr. Dold asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on January 3. Agreed to without objection.
12:38:19 P.M.		Mr. Dold moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:38:33 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:38:34 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 3, 2013.