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NMAAHC public programs in March and May 2013

03/25/2013 Nativegrl77

NMAAHC public programs in March and May 2013 Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery, A Conversation between Deborah Willis and Lonnie Bunch

Monday, March 25, 2013, 7:00 pm

Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will moderate a discussion with Deborah Willis, chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, about her latest work Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery. The publication is a collaboration with Barbara Krauthamer, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Through rare photographs and documents, the book focuses on black enslavement, emancipation and life from 1850 to1930. Recipient of Guggenheim, Fletcher and MacArthur fellowships, Willis is a founding member of the museum’s Scholarly Advisory Committee.

Books will be available for sale and signing following the program. For more information, visit http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar or call (202) 633-0070. Admission is free and on a first come, first serve basis.

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland walking beside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Mulholland, film screening and discussion

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

The Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland grew up in the segregated South and emerged as an activist who fought fervently for the rights of others. Attacked and beaten during the courageous Freedom Rides of 1961, Joan was imprisoned and hunted but never wavered in her beliefs. An Ordinary Hero is a moving chronicle of Mulholland’s life, containing rare images and footage from the Civil Rights Movement. Following the film will be a panel discussion featuring Mulholland, her son, Loki Mulholland, who is the writer and director of the film, and William Pretzer, Senior Curator of History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Co-sponsors of the event are NMAAHC and the Arlington Public Library.

For more information, visit http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar or call (202) 633-0070. Admission is free and on a first come, first serve basis.

On Art and History: Natasha Trethewey Reads and Discusses Native Guard

Monday, May 6, 2013, 7:00 pm

National Museum of American History, Warner Bros. Theater 14^th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC First floor, enter through Constitution Ave doors Metro: Smithsonian or Federal Triangle
Natasha Trethewey, appointed the U.S. Poet Laureate in June 2012, will read from her Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems titled Native Guard. Trethewey gives an impressive interpretation of the Native Guard, one of the first mostly black regiments to fight in the Union Army. The Native Guard was composed mostly of former slaves who enlisted and were assigned to guard Confederate prisoners of war. According to Trethewey’s poem “Elegy for the Native Guards,” the presence of the African American soldiers has gone unrecognized. She also explores her life from the mid-1960s through the early 1980s, a time of tremendous upheaval in Mississippi. Native Guard provides a thoughtful, long view of a tumultuous century in American History. The Rising Star Fife and Drum Band led by Sharde Thomas of Sardis, Miss., will open and close the program.

Books will be available for sale and signing following the program. For more information, visit http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar. Admission is free, but reservations are suggested, call (202) 633-0070.

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President Obama in Israel

03/21/2013 Nativegrl77

President Obama Holds a Press Conference with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

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the House: H.Con25 Vote:227-207 /HR933 Vote:318-109 ::::::: CONGRESS :::::: the Senate: S.Con.Res.8

03/21/2013 Nativegrl77

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3/20/13 — H.R.933, the Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, as amended; Passed: 73-26

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:00am on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of S.Con.Res.8, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.
When the Senate convenes on Thursday, there will be 34 hours remaining for debate on the budget resolution, equally divided and controlled between the Chair and Ranking Member of the Budget Committee.

The Senate has resumed consideration of S.Con.Res.8, the Budget resolution. Senator Reid reiterated his intention that the Senate will be in session until we complete the Budget resolution and that could mean being in session all night Friday night or whatever it takes. Senators should plan accordingly.

Senator Sessions made a motion to recommit S.Con.Res.8 back to the Committee on the Budget with instructions to report back no later than March 22, 2013 with such changes as may be necessary to achieve unified budget balance by Fiscal Year 2023.

Motions to recommit are debatable for up to 1 hour, equally divided, and are amendable in two degrees. Each amendment to a motion is debatable for 1 hour each and equally divided. It would take consent to return to the resolution side of the amendment tree to offer amendments to the resolution.

When a vote time is set, another message will be sent.

At 3:45pm today, there will be up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided between Senators Klobuchar and Coats, or their designees, for a report on the economic goals and policy under section 305(b) of the Congressional Budget Act.

We believe to be close to locking in an agreement that would result in a series of up to 5 roll call votes in the 8pm range tonight. When an agreement is reached and vote time is set, I will send another message.

Up to 5 votes around 8pm tonight:

– Sessions motion to recommit (budget balance by 2023)

– Murray #433 (Paul Ryan Budget)

– Hatch #297 (medical device repeal)

– Stabenow #432 (vouchers)

– Grassley #156 (reserve fund-tax reform)

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in a series of 5 votes at 8:10pm tonight, 6 votes at 11am tomorrow, and provides for the commencement of the so-called vote-a-rama around 3pm tomorrow. All votes after the first vote tonight will be 10 minutes in duration with 2 minutes for debate equally divided between each vote. No amendments are in order to the amendments or motion in this agreement prior to the votes in relation to the amendment. Following the votes tonight, the remainder of tonight’s session will be for debate only on the Budget resolution.

Up to 5 votes at 8:10pm tonight:

– Sessions motion to recommit (budget balance by 2023)

– Murray #433 (Paul Ryan Budget)

– Hatch #297 (medical device repeal)

– Stabenow #432 (vouchers)

– Grassley #156 (reserve fund-tax reform)

Up to 6 votes at 11am tomorrow:

– Mikulski #431 (equal pay)

– Ayotte #158 (prohibits budget with revenue increase while unemployment is above 5.5%)

– Cruz #202 (reserve fund to repeal PPACA and Education reconciliation)

– Murray #439 (side by side to Crapo PPACA)

– Crapo #222 (reserve fund re: repeal tax increase under PPACA for low and middle income Americans)

– Shaheen #438 (women’s health)

2 hours for debate

Vote-a-rama!

– Democratic amendment

– Republican alternative to Shaheen (women’s health)

Text of the agreement is as follows:

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that the pending motion be set aside and the following amendments to S.Con.Res.8 be called up:

– Murray #433;

– Hatch #297;

– Stabenow #432;

– Grassley #156;

– Mikulski #431;

– Ayotte #158;

– Cruz #202;

– Murray #439;

– Crapo #222; and

– Shaheen #438.

That the time until 8:10pm be equally divided between the two managers, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the Sessions motion and the first four amendments listed; that all after the first vote this evening be 10 minute votes; that there be two minutes equally divided in the usual form prior to each vote; that no amendments be in order to the motion or any of the amendments prior to the votes in relation to these items; that following the votes this evening, the remainder of today’s session be for debate only on the concurrent resolution; further, that when the Senate convenes at 9am on Friday, March 22^nd, the Senate resume consideration of S.Con.Res.8 with the time until 11am equally divided between the two managers, or their designees; that at 11am, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the remaining amendments listed above; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote and all after the first vote in this sequence be ten minute votes; that upon disposition of the last amendment listed, there be two hours equally divided between the two managers, or their designees, remaining on the concurrent resolution; finally, the next amendment in order be an amendment from the Majority side to be followed by a Republican alternative to Shaheen #438.

8:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sessions motion to recommit (budget balance by 2023)

Not Agreed to: 46-53

8:52pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Hatch amendment #297 (medical device repeal)

Agreed to: 79-20

9:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Stabenow amendment #432 (Medicare vouchers);

Agreed To: 96-3

9:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Grassley amendment #156 (reserve fund-tax reform).

Not Agreed To: 45-54

This will be the last vote of the night. The next votes will occur at 11am tomorrow.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

– Sessions motion to recommit (budget balance by 2023); Not Agreed To: 46-53

– Murray #433 (Paul Ryan Budget); Not Agreed To: 40-59

– Hatch #297 (medical device repeal); Agreed To: 79-20

– Stabenow #432 (vouchers); Agreed To: 96-3

– Grassley #156 (strikes tax reconciliation/establishes reserve fund-tax reform); Not Agreed To: 45-54

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.88, a resolution providing for Members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Adopted S.Res.89, Designating March 25, 2013, as “National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day”

Adopted H.Con.Res.18, authorizing the use of the Capital Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service-May 15, 2013.

Adopted H.Con.Res.19, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby-June 15, 2013.

Passed S.540, to designate the air route control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the “Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. (Reid)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 21, 2013.

9:00:24 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:28 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Miller to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:00:45 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

9:02:25 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Olson demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olson objected to the voice vote and made a point of no quorum and the Speaker announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

9:03:01 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Womack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

9:03:32 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 20, 2013 at 8:22 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 933 with amendments.

9:03:51 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.

9:19:52 A.M.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that the Speaker may postpone further proceedings on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 933 as though under clause 8(a)(1)(A) of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.

9:20:10 A.M.

H.R. 933

Pursuant to a previous special order the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.

9:20:57 A.M.

H.R. 933

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 933.

9:50:46 A.M.

H.R. 933

The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous special order.

9:51:00 A.M.

H.R. 933

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 933, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Senate amendments and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lowey requested the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

9:54:54 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 25 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.”

9:55:25 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

9:55:43 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with further debate on H. Con. Res. 25.

10:10:52 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 25.

10:11:34 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

10:44:34 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 88). 10Rs voted against the Ryan Budget

10:44:34 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

10:44:46 A.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 933.

10:54:37 A.M.

H.R. 933

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 318 – 109 (Roll no. 89).

10:54:38 A.M.

H.R. 933

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

10:55:15 A.M.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

10:56:06 A.M.

Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 21, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013. Agreed to without objection.

10:58:29 A.M.

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission – Pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, 113th Congress the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. Wolf.

11:00:54 A.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

11:14:20 A.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

1:27:06 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:27:17 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:27:38 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 25, 2013.

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

01/03/2013 Nativegrl77

The 113^th Congress will convene at 12:00noon on Thursday, January 3, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be presented with the certificates of election and subsequently swear-in elected Members.
Following the swearing-in, the Senate will conduct a required live quorum. Senators are requested to be on the floor at this time.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.1, a resolution notifying the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.

Adopted S.Res.2, a resolution notifying the House that a quorum of the Senate has assembled.

Adopted S.Con.Res.1, a concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.

Adopted S.Con.Res.2, a concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

Adopted S.Res.3, a resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

Adopted S.Con.Res.3, a concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment or recess of the Senate.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

11:00:05 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:18 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:01:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:01:28 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Culberson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:03:59 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:00:00 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>House convened, starting a new legislative day, pursuant to the 20th amendment to the Constitution, for the meeting of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States.
12:01:01 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:34 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Clerk led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:31 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION – The Clerk announced that Certificates of Election covering 435 seats in the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress had been received and the names of those persons whose credentials show that they were regularly elected as Representatives in accordance with the laws of their respective States of the United States would be called. Without objection, the Representatives-elect were directed to record their presence by electronic device in order to determine whether a quorum was present.
12:27:27 P.M.		Call of the States Quorum responded: 429 present (Roll no. 1).
12:28:42 P.M.		ELECTION CREDENTIALS FOR DELEGATES – The Clerk notified the House that election credentials for all Delegates and Resident Commissioners had been received.
12:28:43 P.M.		The Clerk notified the House that she received letters from the Honorable Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. of Illinois and the Honorable Tim Scott of South Carolina indicating that they will not serve in the House in the 113th Congress.
12:29:01 P.M.		NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF SPEAKER – Pursuant to law and precedent, the Clerk announced that the next order of business was the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 113th Congress and that nominations would now be in order. Accordingly, the Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington placed the name of the Honorable John Boehner into nomination for the Office of Speaker and the Honorable Xavier Becerra of California placed the name of the Honorable Nancy Pelosi into nomination for the Office of Speaker. No other nominations were put forward.
12:34:38 P.M.		APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS – The Clerk announced the appointment of the following Members-elect to act as Tellers during the Roll Call for Election of Speaker: Mrs. Miller of Michigan; Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania; Ms. Kaptur; and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen.
1:41:52 P.M.		Roll call 2 – Election of the Speaker Mr. Boehner: 220, Ms. Pelosi: 192, Cantor: 3, West: 2, Cooper of Tennessee: 2, Lewis of Georgia: 1, Powell: 1, Labrador: 1, Jordan: 1, Walker: 1, Amash: 1, Dingell: 1, and Present: 1. Mr. Boehner was elected Speaker of the House.
1:42:04 P.M.		COMMITTEE TO ESCORT THE SPEAKER-ELECT – The Clerk appointed a Committee of Members-elect to escort the Speaker-elect into the Chamber and to the Chair.
1:50:24 P.M.		>The Speaker-elect was escorted into the Chamber by the Escort Committee and introduced by Representative-elect Pelosi, Democratic Leader, before assuming the Chair.
2:00:33 P.M.		ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER-ELECT – The Speaker-elect addressed the House prior to taking the Oath of Office which will be administered by the Dean of the House, Representative-elect John Dingell of Michigan.
2:08:24 P.M.		ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Dean of the House administered the Oath of Office to the Speaker-elect.
2:09:38 P.M.		ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to the Members-elect of the 113th Congress.
2:11:31 P.M.		ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS – Mrs. McMorris Rodgers notified the House that, at the direction of the Republican Conference, Mr. Cantor of Virginia had been elected as Majority Leader and Mr. McCarthy of California had been elected as Majority Whip.
2:11:32 P.M.		ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS – Mr. Becerra notified the House that, at the direction of the Democratic Caucus, Ms. Pelosi of California had been elected as Minority leader, Mr. Hoyer of Maryland had been elected as Minority Whip, and Mr. Clyburn had been elected as Assistant Democratic Leader.
2:14:53 P.M.	H. Res. 1	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1 — “Electing officers of the House of Representatives.”
2:14:56 P.M.	H. Res. 1	>Mr. Becerra demanded that the question be divided on the adoption of the resolution so as to have a separate vote on the election of the Chaplain. Agreed to without objection.
2:15:45 P.M.	H. Res. 1	portion of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:15:46 P.M.	H. Res. 1	On agreeing to the remainder of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:17:00 P.M.	H. Res. 1	Amendment offered by Mr. Becerra.
2:17:02 P.M.	H. Res. 1	On agreeing to the Becerra amendment; Failed by voice vote.
2:17:13 P.M.	H. Res. 1	>On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:17:22 P.M.	H. Res. 1	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:18 P.M.	H. Res. 2	>Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 2 — “To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.”
2:18:46 P.M.	H. Res. 2	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:18:52 P.M.	H. Res. 2	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:53 P.M.	H. Res. 3	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 3 — “Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.”
2:19:24 P.M.	H. Res. 3	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:19:31 P.M.	H. Res. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:25 P.M.	H. Res. 4	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 4 — “Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.”
2:20:45 P.M.	H. Res. 4	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:20:51 P.M.	H. Res. 4	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:26 P.M.	H. Res. 5	>Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 5 — “Adopting rules for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.”
2:23:30 P.M.	H. Res. 5	to be appointed by the Speaker, not more than three of whom shall be from the same political party, with instructions not to report back the same until it has conducted a full and complete study of, and made a determination on, whether there is any reason to deny Delegates voting right in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2:24:39 P.M.	H. Res. 5	Mr. Cantor moved to table the motion to refer.
3:00:46 P.M.	H. Res. 5	On motion to table the motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 187 (Roll no. 3).
3:00:58 P.M.	H. Res. 5	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5.
4:24:31 P.M.	H. Res. 5	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 191 (Roll no. 4).
4:25:25 P.M.	H. Res. 5	Mr. Miller, George moved to commit with instructions
4:25:26 P.M.	H. Res. 5	DEBATE – The House proceeded with debate on the George Miller (CA) motion to commit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion direct that the resolution be committed to a select committee composed of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader with instructions to report it forthwith back to the House with an amendment. The amendment would amend the Republican Rules Package to include legislation that would require that all Federal elections offer early voting for 10 hours per day for a period of 15 days, and ensure that no voter waits more than one hour to cast a ballot by providing sufficient voting systems, poll workers, and other necessary resources. The bill would also implement uniform standards for the counting of provisional ballots to ensure all voters have the opportunity to cast a ballot. Additionally, it would grant the Attorney General authority to enforce new requirements and grant private
4:25:46 P.M.	H. Res. 5	The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:42:50 P.M.	H. Res. 5	On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 229 (Roll no. 5).
4:43:06 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 2, S. Con. Res. 1, S. Con. Res. 2, and S. Con. Res. 3.
4:48:00 P.M.	H. Res. 5	>On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 196 (Roll no. 6).
4:48:01 P.M.	H. Res. 5	Subsequent to the adoption of the resolution, the Chair announced that, without objection, the word “General” in section 3(j)(1) is changed to “Government”.
4:49:01 P.M.	H. Res. 5	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:47 P.M.		Pursuant to H. Res. 3, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of Mr. Cantor of Virginia and Ms. Pelosi of California to the committee on the part of the House to join a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each house has assembled and that Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make. Agreed to without objection.
5:01:08 P.M.	H. Res. 6	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 6 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
5:01:41 P.M.	H. Res. 6	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:02:00 P.M.	H. Res. 6	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:21 P.M.	H. Res. 7	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 7 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
5:02:31 P.M.	H. Res. 7	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:02:35 P.M.	H. Res. 7	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:40 P.M.	H. Res. 8	Becerra asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
5:02:40 P.M.	H. Res. 8	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 8 — “Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.”
5:03:05 P.M.	H. Res. 8	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:03:20 P.M.	H. Res. 8	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:27 P.M.	H. Res. 9	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 9 — “Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.”
5:03:42 P.M.	H. Res. 9	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:03:46 P.M.	H. Res. 9	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:04:22 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, the Speaker, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader be authorized to accept resignations and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House. Agreed to without objection.
5:04:40 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, all Members be permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material within the permitted limit in that section of the record entitled “Extension of Remarks”. Agreed to without objection.
5:07:09 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 1	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 1 — “Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.”
5:07:44 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 1	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:07:51 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 1	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:08:22 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on January 4. Agreed to without objection.
5:08:55 P.M.		House Office Building Commission – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2001, and the Order of the House of Today the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the House Office Building Commission: Mr. Cantor and Ms. Pelosi .
5:09:14 P.M.		Appointment to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to Clause 11 of Rule X, Clause 11 of Rule I and the Order of the House Today the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Appointment to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Rogers of MI and Mr. Ruppersberger .
5:09:44 P.M.		Joint Economic Committee – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the Order of the House of Today the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Brady of TX and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney.
5:10:03 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 1	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 1 — “To provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.”
5:11:07 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 1	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:13:03 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 1	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:28 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 2	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 2 — “Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.”
5:13:39 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 2	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:13:42 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 2	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:14:00 P.M.		The Chair announced the Speaker’s policies with respect to particular aspects of the legislative process and inserted in the Congressional Record announcements concerning: first, privileges of the floor; second, introduction of bills and resolutions; third, unanimous-consent requests for the consideration of legislation; fourth, recognition for 1-minute speeches; fifth, recognition for special-order speeches; sixth, decorum in debate; seventh, conduct of votes by electronic device; eighth, use of handouts on the House floor; ninth, use of electronic equipment on the House floor; and tenth, use of the Chamber. The Chair further announced that these announcements will reiterate the origins of the stated policies and that the Chair intends to continue in the 113th Congress the policies reflected in those statements and that the policy announced in the 102nd Congress with respect to jurisdictional concepts
5:15:08 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Under clause 2(g) of rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had designated Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, and Kirk D. Boyle, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House that they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 113th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
5:15:32 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker. Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 1, and also for purposes of such concurrent resolutions of the current Congress as may contemplate my designation of Members to act in similar circumstances, the Speaker notified the Clerk of his designation of Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia to act jointly with the Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, in the event of his death or inability, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, or any reassembly under any such concurrent resolution. In the event of the death or inability of that designee, alternate Members of the House are listed in the letter from the Speaker bearing the date of January 3, 2012 for the same purposes.
5:16:35 P.M.		The Chair announced that the Speaker has delivered to the Clerk a letter dated January 3, 2013, listing Members in the order in which each shall act as Speaker pro tempore under clause 8(b)(3) of rule I.
5:17:01 P.M.		SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE – the Speaker appointed the Honorable Jeff Denham, the Honorable Mac Thornberry, the Honorable Fred Upton, the Honorable Andy Harris, and the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through the remainder of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.
5:17:31 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair annnounced to the House that the whole number of the House is 429.
5:17:32 P.M.	H. Res. 1	Subsequent to the adoption of the resolution, the Chair announced that, without objection, H. Res. 1 is amended by striking “Florida” in the second place it appears and inserting “Oregon”.
5:18:14 P.M.		Mr. McHenry moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:18:25 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:26 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 4, 2013.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3414,Cybersecurity bill & caucus day

07/31/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET July 31, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The Senate will resume consideration of S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill. The Senate will be in a period of debate only until 2:15pm with the Majority Leader to be recognized at 2:15pm.
Additionally, the time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first hour and the Republicans controlling the second hour.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

By consent, the Senate has extended the period for debate only on the Cybersecurity bill (S.3414) until 5pm today in order to give the managers more time to work on a path forward on the bill.

September Vote on Six-Month CR Would Provide Stability for Fall Fiscal Negotiations

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced an agreement with House Speaker John Boehner and President Barack Obama on a six-month Continuing Resolution (CR) that will avoid a government shutdown while funding the government at $1.047 trillion.

“This agreement reached between the Senate, the House and the White House provides stability for the coming months, when we will have to resolve critical issues that directly affect middle class families. The funding levels in the six-month CR will correspond to the top-line funding level of $1.047 trillion. I hope that we can face the challenges ahead in the same spirit of compromise.”

Senator Reid offered Lieberman-Collins amendment # 2731 and Franken amendment #2732 to S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012. He then filled the remaining amendments on the so called amendment tree. Finally, he filed cloture on the bill.

Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.3429, Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012

As a result of cloture being filed, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3414 is 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 1. If your senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve their ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to refile.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged Foreign Relations and adopted S.Res.525, a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas with a Nelson FL amendment.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. (Nelson FL)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 31, 2012.

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12:00:06 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:17 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:39 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:28:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:37 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
2:00:54 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:56 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:17 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from John L. Mica, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Mica notified the House that on July 26, 2012, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize 12 lease prospectuses included in the General Services Administration’s FY2011 and FY2012 Capital Investment and Leasing Programs and one resolution to authorize the exercise of a purchase option on currently leased space for $14 million below fair market value. The Committee adopted the resolutions on July 26, 2012.
2:14:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
3:30:39 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
3:30:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:30:58 P.M.	S. 679	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 679 — “To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.”
3:31:13 P.M.	S. 679	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:15 P.M.	S. 679	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 679.
3:45:49 P.M.	S. 679	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:46:16 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4365 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies.”
3:46:32 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 4365	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4365.
3:52:19 P.M.	H.R. 4365	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:53:06 P.M.	S. 300	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 300 — “To prevent abuse of Government charge cards.”
3:53:23 P.M.	S. 300	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:26 P.M.	S. 300	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 300.
3:59:25 P.M.	S. 300	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Maloney objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:59:53 P.M.	H.R. 828	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 828 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.”
4:00:08 P.M.	H.R. 828	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:10 P.M.	H.R. 828	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 828.
4:11:23 P.M.	H.R. 828	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:12:19 P.M.	H.R. 1627	Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
4:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 1627	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on concurring in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1627.
4:49:24 P.M.	H.R. 1627	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:25 P.M.	H.R. 1627	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:49:48 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4073 — “To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest in El Paso County, Colorado, originally granted to the Mt. Manitou Park and Incline Railway Company pursuant to the Act of March 3, 1875.”
4:50:03 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:06 P.M.	H.R. 4073	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4073.
4:53:07 P.M.	H.R. 4073	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3641 — “To establish Pinnacles National Park in the State of California as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.”
4:54:56 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:58 P.M.	H.R. 3641	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3641.
5:03:58 P.M.	H.R. 3641	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:04:03 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:04:21 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3706 — “To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.”
5:04:34 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:04:37 P.M.	H.R. 3706	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3706.
5:12:54 P.M.	H.R. 3706	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:13:20 P.M.	S. 270	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 270 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Deschutes County, Oregon.”
5:13:33 P.M.	S. 270	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:37 P.M.	S. 270	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 270.
5:18:49 P.M.	S. 270	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:19:15 P.M.	S. 271	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 271 — “To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, and for other purposes.”
5:19:35 P.M.	S. 271	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:36 P.M.	S. 271	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 271.
5:24:57 P.M.	S. 271	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:25:41 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice reporting the issuance of an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 regarding comprehensive trade and financial sanctions on Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-128).
5:31:24 P.M.		The House is in recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
5:45:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
5:46:08 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3803 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.”
5:46:28 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:46:30 P.M.	H.R. 3803	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3803.
6:37:08 P.M.	H.R. 3803	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:38:00 P.M.	S. 679	Considered as unfinished business. S. 679 — “To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.”
7:00:12 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.
7:07:35 P.M.	S. 679	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 – 116 (Roll no. 537).
7:07:36 P.M.	S. 679	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 828	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 828 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.”
7:14:27 P.M.	H.R. 828	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 – 114 (Roll no. 538).
7:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 828	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:45 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3803 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.”
7:21:43 P.M.	H.R. 3803	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 – 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539).
7:24:00 P.M.	H.R. 3796	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3796 — “To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.”
7:24:27 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3796.
7:36:11 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:36:46 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1950 — “To enact title 54, United States Code, “National Park System”, as positive law.”
7:37:16 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:37:17 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1950.
7:41:10 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:42:14 P.M.	H.R. 3120	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3120 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa, and for other purposes.”
7:42:36 P.M.	H.R. 3120	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 3120	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3120.
7:47:55 P.M.	H.R. 3120	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:48:30 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6029 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for increased penalties for foreign and economic espionage, and for other purposes.”
7:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:48:46 P.M.	H.R. 6029	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6029.
7:57:42 P.M.	H.R. 6029	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6063 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to child pornography and child exploitation offenses.”
7:58:39 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:58:41 P.M.	H.R. 6063	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6063.
8:15:17 P.M.	H.R. 6063	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
8:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4362 — “To provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and for other purposes.”
8:16:08 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 4362	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4362.
8:32:27 P.M.	H.R. 4362	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
8:33:24 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6062 — “To reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through fiscal year 2017.”
8:33:33 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:33:35 P.M.	H.R. 6062	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062.
8:43:11 P.M.	H.R. 6062	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
8:43:47 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 747.
8:44:49 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1550 — “To establish programs in the Department of Justice and in the Department of Homeland Security to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime, and for other purposes.”
8:44:59 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:45:01 P.M.	H.R. 1550	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1550.
9:02:18 P.M.	H.R. 1550	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
9:03:34 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:47:00 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:47:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:47:13 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2012.