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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET on February 10, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 10, 2011

9:21 P.M. –

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

9:19 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 72:

directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth

3:28 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further consideration of H.Res. 72.

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 9 hours and 30 minutes of debate on H. Res. 72.

3:26 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 72 with 9 hours and 30 minutes of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against the resolution are waived. The resolution provides that the amendment recommended by the Committee on Rules now printed in H. Res. 72 shall be considered as adopted.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 73.

H. Res. 73:

providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 72) directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 255 – 169 (Roll no. 31).

3:18 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 180 (Roll no. 30).

3:11 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

3:10 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H.Res. 73 and adoption of the resolution if ordered, all of which had been debated earlier, and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 79:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 514) to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 176 (Roll no. 29).

2:47 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

1:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 79.

1:38 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 73:

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 73, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 73.

12:24 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:06 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.

The House received a communication from John V. Sullivan, House Parliamentarian. Mr. Sullivan submitted to the House a facsimile of a letter of resignation submitted by Rep. Christopher J. Lee to the pertinent Executive authority in the State of New York which was received in the Capitol on February 9, 2011. The facsimile previously laid before the House had been addressed to the Governor rather than to the Secretary of State. This document will round out the papers of the House on the matter of Rep. Christopher J. Lee’s resignation.

12:02 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.

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

12:01 P.M. –

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:00 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, DC.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 10.

10:34 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00 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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 4:00pmET February 10, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

We hope to clear the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) legislation on Thursday.

Senators should expect the next votes to begin around 5:30pm on Monday, February 14. Those votes could be on a judicial nomination and amendments to the FAA Authorization bill.

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted S.Res.48, a resolution congratulating the Green Bay Packers on winning Super Bowl XLV.

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Congress: what’s going on 2/9

02/09/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate will not be in session on Wednesday, February 9th

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 9, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 9, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

2:12 P.M. –

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

2:06 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 78:

The title of this measure is not available

2:05 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

2:04 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 519:

to secure the return to the United States the $179 million overpaid into the United Nations Tax Equalization Fund as of December 31, 2009, and for other purposes

2:03 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 259 – 169 (Roll no. 28).

1:55 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 188:

to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 98 West First Street, Yuma, Arizona, as the “John M. Roll United States Courthouse”

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 429 – 0 (Roll no. 27).

1:30 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

1:29 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.

H.R. 519:

to secure the return to the United States the $179 million overpaid into the United Nations Tax Equalization Fund as of December 31, 2009, and for other purposes

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.

12:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 519.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 188:

to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 98 West First Street, Yuma, Arizona, as the “John M. Roll United States Courthouse”

12:38 P.M. –

12:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 188.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

12:15 P.M. –

United States Capitol Preservation Commission – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2081, the Minority Leader appointed Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, (re-appointment) .

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission – Pursuant to section 4(b) of House Resolution 5, 112th Congress, the Minority Leader appointed James P. McGovern of Massachusetts, Co-Chair, (re-appointment) .

Congressional Award Board – Pursuant to section 803(a) of the Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Act (2 U.S.C. 803(a)), the Minority Leader appointed Shelia Jackson Lee of Texas .

12:01 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.

12:00 P.M. –

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

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 9.

10:29 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00 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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: The Senate -is in Session on 2/7

02/04/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET Monday February 7, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 3:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.223, the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization bill. If senators have amendments to the bill they would like to offer they should contact the bill managers.

The following amendments are pending to S.223:

– Wicker amendment #14, as modified (Excludes TSA from collective bargaining)

– Blunt amendment #5 (private screening company)

– Nelson (FL) #34 (NASA)

– Paul #21 (reduce authorization for FAA to FY2008 levels)

– Wyden #27 (increase test sites for unmanned aerial vehicles)

– Inhofe amendment #6 (liability protection to volunteer pilots)

– Inhofe amendment #7 (flight time limitations/rest requirements)

– Ensign amendment #32 (military remotely piloted aerial systems)

– McCain amendment #4 (Essential Air Service)

At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive session to consider the following nominations with one hour for debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

– Calendar #3 Paul Holmes, of AR, to be US District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas;

– Calendar #6 Diana Saldana, of TX, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas;

– Calendar #8 Marco Hernandez, of OR, to be US District Judge for the District of Oregon.

At approximately 5:30pm, the nomination of Marco Hernandez will be confirmed by unanimous consent and the Senate will immediately proceed to a series of 2 votes on confirmation of the Saldana and Holmes nominations.

As a result, senators should expect 2 stacked roll call votes at 5:30pm on confirmation of the following nominations:

– Calendar #6 Diana Saldana, of TX, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, and

– Calendar #3 Paul Holmes, of AR, to be US District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in a roll call vote at 10:30am tomorrow. At 10:20am, the Senate will resume consideration of Nelson (FL) amendment #34 (NASA) to S.223, FAA Authorization, and there will be 10 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Nelson (FL) and Hutchison, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the amendment. The agreement precludes any amendments, motions or points or order to the amendment prior to the vote.

Votes:

12: Confirmation of Calendar #6 Diana Saldana, of TX, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas;

Confirmed: 94-0

13: Calendar #3 Paul Holmes, of AR, to be US District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas;

Confirmed: 95-0

This is the last vote of the day.

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Congress … the Republican led House of Representatives meet @10am -break until 2pm only to call 2 recesses &back to work for what? 2hrs #Republican fail … the Senate on 1/25

01/21/2011 Nativegrl77

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 24, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:11 P.M. –

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

7:10 P.M. –

Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 26: Mr. Paul for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Mr. Turner for 5 min.

7:00 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 43:

providing for consideration of the resolution ( H. Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels

6:59 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 168 (Roll no. 18).

6:53 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 174 (Roll no. 17).

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:30 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 43 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.

6:25 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 43:

providing for consideration of the resolution ( H. Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 43, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

5:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 43.

Considered as privileged matter.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.

2:12 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

2:02 P.M. –

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

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

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.

12:18 P.M. –

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

12:01 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 a legislative business.

12:00 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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the New 112th Congress goes to work …the House is in Session -the Senate is on break until Jan.25th -hmmm

01/06/2011 Nativegrl77 2 Comments

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

2:47 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House continued with further Special Order speeches.

OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elects Pete Sessions, Thirty Second District, State of Texas and Mike Fitzpatrick, Eighth District, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, presented themselves in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.

1:51 P.M. –

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

1:50 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 12: Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 11: Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 7: himself for 5 min, Mr. McClintock for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

1:44 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 22:

reducing the amount authorized for salaries and expenses of Member, committee, and leadership offices in 2011 and 2012

1:38 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 13 (Roll no. 8).

12:57 P.M. –

The House resumed debate on H.Res. 22.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 2.

H. Res. 22:

reducing the amount authorized for salaries and expenses of Member, committee, and leadership offices in 2011 and 2012

12:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Res. 22.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

12:30 P.M. –

PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X and clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: Mr. Rogers of MI.

10:57 A.M. –

READING OF THE CONSTITUTION – Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 5, the Chair recognized the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Goodlatte, for the reading of the Constitution.

10:54 A.M. –

Call of the House Quorum responded: 405 present (Roll no. 7).

10:49 A.M. –

ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under Clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentleman from Oregon, the whole number of the House is 435.

10:48 A.M. –

OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Peter DeFazio, Fourth District, State of Oregon, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.

10:03 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.

10:02 A.M. –

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

10:01 A.M. –

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:00 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes: 12:00 noon January 5, 2011

Following the presentation of the certificates of election and the swearing in of elected members, there will be a required live quorum. All senators are asked to report to the floor at that time. The Senate will then be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

Unanimous Consent:
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.Res.3, a resolution fixing the daily meeting of the Senate.

Adopted S.Res.4, a resolution commemorating Senator Mikulski as the longest serving female senator.

Adopted S.Res.5, a resolution electing Gary B. Myrick as Secretary for the Majority.

Adopted S.Res.6, a resolution appointing Morgan J. Frankel as Senate Legal Cousel pursuant to Chair appointment.

Adopted S.Res.7, a resolution appointing Patricia Mack Bryan as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel pursuant to Chair appointment.

Adopted S.Con.Res.1, a resolution providing for the adjournment or recess of the House and Senate.

Adopted S.Con.Res.2, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for an event marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy.

The Senate Convenes: 10:00am January 25, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Roll call votes are possible during Tuesday’s session. Senators will be notified when any votes scheduled.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

5:50 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 6, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.

S. Con. Res. 1:

providing for a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives

5:49 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

5:47 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

5:46 P.M. –

That during the first session of the 112th Congress: (1) on legislative days of Monday or Tuesday when the House convenes pursuant to House Resolution 10, the House shall convene two hours earlier than the time otherwise established by the resolution for the purpose of conducting morning-hour debate; (2) on legislative days of Wednesday or Thursday beginning on February 1, 2011, when the House convenes pursuant to House Resolution 10, the House shall convene two hours earlier than the time otherwise established by the resolution for the purpose of conducting morning-hour debate; (3) when the House convenes pursuant to an order other than House Resolution 10, the House shall convene for the purpose of conducting morning-hour debate only as prescribed by such order; (4) the time for morning-hour debate shall be allocated equally between the parties and may not con tinue beyond 10 minutes before the hour appointed for the resumption of the session of the House; and (5) the form of proceeding for morning-hour debate shall be as follows: (a) the prayer by the Chaplain, the approval of the Journal and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag shall be postponed until resumption of the session

5:45 P.M. –

The House received a communication from The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker. Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 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 bearing this date for the same purpo

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the statement showing the apportionment population for each State as of April 1, 2010, and the number or Representatives to which each State would be entitled – referred to the Committees on Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-5).

5:44 P.M. –

COMMITTEE TO REPORT – Mr. Cantor notified the House that the Committee appointed on the part of the House to join a like Committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House had been assembled and is ready to receive any communications.

Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Twelfth 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.

5:43 P.M. –

Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Twelfth 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.

HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING COMMISSION – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2001, and the order of the House of today, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of the following members of the House to the House Office Building Commission: Mr. Cantor and Ms. Pelosi .

5:42 P.M. –

ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that the whole number of the House is 434.

H. Con. Res. 1:

regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government

5:38 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

Considered by unanimous consent.

5:37 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 1.

H. Res. 10:

fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress

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

5:36 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 8:

providing for the designation of certain minority employees

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

5:35 P.M. –

Mr. Capuano asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

Considered by unanimous consent.

H. Res. 7:

electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 6:

electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

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

5:34 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 5:

adopting rules for the One Hundred Twelfth Congress

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 191 (Roll no. 6).

5:17 P.M. –

On motion to commit the resolution to a select committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 – 240 (Roll no. 5).

5:01 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to commit the resolution to a select committee was ordered without objection.

4:59 P.M. –

Mr. Crowley moved to commit the resolution to a select committee.

4:57 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 188 (Roll no. 4).

3:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5.

3:11 P.M. –

Motion to refer tabled.

On motion to table the motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 – 188 (Roll no. 3).

2:37 P.M. –

Mr. Cantor moved to table the motion to refer

2:36 P.M. –

Ms. Norton moved to refer the resolution to a select committee of five members, to be appointed by the Speaker, not more than three of whom shall be from the same political party, with instructions to report back the same until it has conducted a full and complete study of, and made a determination on, the constitutionality of the provision that would be eliminated from the Rules that granted voting rights in the Committee of the Whole to the Delegates.

2:33 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 4:

authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 3:

authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress

2:32 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

2:31 P.M. –

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

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1:

electing officers of the House of Representatives

2:30 P.M. –

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

2:29 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

On agreeing to the remainder of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

On agreeing to the Larson (CT) amendment Failed by voice vote.

Amendment offered by Mr. Larson (CT).

2:28 P.M. –

On agreeing to the first portion of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

2:27 P.M. –

ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect John Sullivan, First District, Oklahoma, presented himself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.

2:22 P.M. –

ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS – Mr. Larson of Connecticut 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.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS – Mr. Hensarling 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.

2:16 P.M. –

ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to the Members-elect of the 112th Congress.

2:15 P.M. –

ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Dean of the House administered the Oath of Office to the Speaker-elect.

2:00 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.

1:50 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.

1:39 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.

1:38 P.M. –

Roll call 2 – Election of the Speaker Boehner: 241 Pelosi: 173 Shuler: 11 Lewis (GA): 2 Costa: 1 Cardoza: 1 Cooper: 1 Kaptur: 1 Hoyer: 1 Present: 1 (Roll no. 2). Boehner elected Speaker.

12:40 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: Mr. Lungren; Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania; Ms. Kaptur; and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen.

12:39 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 112th Congress and that nominations would now be in order. Accordingly, the Honorable Jeb Hensarling of Texas placed the name of the Honorable John Boehner into nomination for the Office of Speaker and the Honorable John Larson of Connecticut placed the name of the Honorable Nancy Pelosi into nomination for the Office of Speaker. No other nominations were put forward.

12:35 P.M. –

ELECTION CREDENTIALS FOR DELEGATES – The Clerk notified the House that election credentials for all Delegates and Resident Commissioners had been received.

12:34 P.M. –

Call of the States Quorum responded: 434 present (Roll no. 1).

12:05 P.M. –

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION – The Clerk announced that Certificates of Election covering 435 seats in the One Hundred Twelfth 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.

12:04 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Clerk led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day, pursuant to the 20th amendment to the Constitution and fixed by Public Law 111-289, for the meeting of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress of the United States.