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

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

When the Senate convened, Senator Reid renewed his motion to proceed to S.3187, the FDA bill.

By consent, cloture on the Watford nomination was vitiated. Under the previous order, at 4:30pm there will be one hour for debate and the Senate will then vote on confirmation of the nomination.

At 5:30pm today the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #552, the nomination of Paul J. Watford, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

Upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3187, the FDA bill.

By consent, cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3187, the FDA bill, was vitiated. At 2:15pm tomorrow, Tuesday, May 22, the motion to proceed will be adopted and the Harkin-Enzi substitute amendment will be agreed to and considered original text for the purposes of further amendment. The Majority Leader will then be recognized.

5:27pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #552, the nomination of Paul J. Watford, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Confirmed: 61-34

There will be no further roll call votes during Monday’s session of the Senate.

Following the vote, the Senate discharged the Foreign Relations Committee from further consideration of H.R.1905, Iran Threat Reduction Act, and the Senate proceeded to its consideration.

The Johnson(SD)-Shelby substitute amendment #2123, which is the text of Calendar #320, S.2101, the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act, as reported by the Banking Committee, was amended by the Johnson(SD)-Shelby amendment #2124, and then the substitute, as amended, was agreed to.

The Senate then passed H.R.1905, as amended, by voice vote.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #552, Paul J. Watford, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit; Confirmed: 61-34

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.468, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May as “National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.

Adopted S.Res.469, honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which begins on May 20, 2012 by voice vote

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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REVIEW of 5/18 session below

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 18, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2012.3:21:51 P.M. –On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.3:21:50 P.M. -Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.1:24:43 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.1:22:38 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq will continue in effect beyond May 22, 2012 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.1:13:55 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:08:35 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:07:36 P.M. –SPEAKER‘S APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to section 703(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C. 435 note), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announced the Speaker’s reappointment of the following member on the part of the House to the Public Interest Declassification Board for a term of three years: Admiral William O. Studeman, Great Falls, Virginia.1:07:35 P.M. -SPEAKER’S APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276L, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of the following Members of the House to the British-American Interparliamentary Group: Messrs. Petri, Crenshaw, Latta and Aderholt.1:06:34 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May, 30, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:06:19 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 25, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:05:10 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:05:02 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 18, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:04:54 P.M. -H.R. 4849Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:04:53 P.M. -H.R. 4849On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.1:04:38 P.M. -H.R. 4849Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.1:03:39 P.M. -H.R. 4310The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4310.1:01:38 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:01:37 P.M. -H.R. 4348On Rahall motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 169 (Roll no. 293).12:54:23 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:54:22 P.M. -H.R. 4348On Barrow motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 152 (Roll no. 292).12:48:21 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.12:47:47 P.M. -H.R. 4310The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.12:47:42 P.M. -H.R. 4310Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:47:41 P.M. -H.R. 4310On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 – 120 (Roll no. 291).12:40:17 P.M. -H.R. 4310On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 236 (Roll no. 290).12:20:14 P.M. -H.R. 4310The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.12:13:37 P.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to protect American jobs by requiring that naval and U.S. flagged vessels providing service to the Federal Government may not be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard outside the U.S. or Guam without a waiver from the Secretary of Defense.12:11:17 P.M. -H.R. 4310Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.12:10:09 P.M. -H.R. 4310The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.12:09:46 P.M. -H.R. 4310The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.12:08:53 P.M. -H.R. 4310The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4310.12:08:41 P.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 379 – 38 (Roll no. 289).12:02:30 P.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Rehberg amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 162 (Roll no. 288).11:38:55 A.M. -H.R. 4310UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.11:38:12 A.M. -H.R. 4310By unanimous consent, the Murphy (PA) amendment was withdrawn.11:34:57 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (PA) amendment No. 133.11:34:54 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (PA),  numbered 133 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that a proposal to reduce more than 1,000 members of the armed forces assigned at a military installation be transmitted via the Presidents budget request and include an evaluation of the fiscal, local economic, budgetary, environmental, strategic, and operational consequences of such closure or realignment and to allow an exception for national security or military emergency.11:33:20 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:31:43 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment N0. 119.11:31:41 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake,  numbered 119 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that a period of 30 days elapse between the date the Secretaries of Defense and State submit to Congress an update to the report on the strategy to utilize the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund and Congress making the remaining 90 percent of the funds available for assistance to Pakistan.11:30:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:26:10 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 111.11:26:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA),  numbered 111 printed in House Report 112-485 to require the Department of Justice to order an investigation into the possible violation of U.S. law regarding numerous leaks of sensitive information involving U.S. and Israeli military, intelligence, and operational capabilities and to provide the Administration with 30 days after bill becomes law to begin its investigation and 60 days after enactment to report to Congress.11:25:19 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Hunter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:20:25 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 77.11:20:15 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Hunter,  numbered 77 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that the Navy, no later than 30 days after enactment, provide the Committee on House Armed Services with a report on the Navy’s review, findings and actions pertaining to Medal of Honor nominee Marine Corps Sergeant Rafael Peralta; and would require that the report account for all evidence submitted.11:19:29 A.M. -H.R. 4310POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rehberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:10:10 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 59.11:10:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Rehberg,  numbered 59 printed in House Report 112-485 to ban any reductions to the strategic nuclear triad unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that: (1) further reductions in the Russia Federations arsenal are needed for compliance with New START limits; and (2) Russia is not developing or deploying nuclear delivery systems not covered by New START limits. Amendment would also protect all three legs of the nuclear triad from elimination.11:08:56 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.11:03:50 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendments en bloc #6.11:03:07 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 92, 96, 103, 105, 108, 118, 121, 129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, and 141.11:02:33 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.10:58:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #5.10:58:00 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 62, 64, 70, 72, 73, 76, 81, 82, 88, 90, 91, 99, 101, 112, and 130.10:57:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.10:53:53 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #4.10:53:45 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 56, 58, 61, 67, 68, 78, 79, 106, 114, 113, 115, 116, 120, 122, 123, and 125.10:52:30 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 121 – 300 (Roll no. 287).10:48:07 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 286).10:44:42 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 77 – 344 (Roll no. 285).10:39:08 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 196 (Roll no. 284).10:35:53 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Duncan (SC) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 193 (Roll no. 283).10:32:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 252 (Roll no. 282).10:28:05 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 – 201 (Roll no. 281).10:24:55 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 280).10:21:41 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 245 (Roll no. 279).10:18:21 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 261 (Roll no. 278).10:14:36 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Sablan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 118 – 303 (Roll no. 277).10:11:14 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Cummings amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 394 – 27 (Roll no. 276).10:05:22 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Carson (IN) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 241 (Roll no. 275).10:01:48 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 256 (Roll no. 274).9:57:34 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 229 (Roll no. 273).9:53:28 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 – 211 (Roll no. 272).9:49:35 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 173 (Roll no. 271).9:46:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Smith (WA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 238 (Roll no. 270).9:17:00 A.M. -H.R. 4310UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.9:15:59 A.M. -H.R. 4310The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:15:40 A.M. -H.R. 4310Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4310 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”9:02:49 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.9:02:32 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:26 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:17 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:57 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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

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

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 18, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2012.3:21:51 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.3:21:50 P.M. -Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.1:24:43 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.1:22:38 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq will continue in effect beyond May 22, 2012 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.1:13:55 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:08:35 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:07:36 P.M. -SPEAKER’S APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to section 703(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C. 435 note), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announced the Speaker’s reappointment of the following member on the part of the House to the Public Interest Declassification Board for a term of three years: Admiral William O. Studeman, Great Falls, Virginia.1:07:35 P.M. -SPEAKER’S APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276L, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of the following Members of the House to the British-American Interparliamentary Group: Messrs. Petri, Crenshaw, Latta and Aderholt.1:06:34 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May, 30, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:06:19 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 25, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:05:10 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:05:02 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 18, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:04:54 P.M. -H.R. 4849Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:04:53 P.M. -H.R. 4849On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.1:04:38 P.M. -H.R. 4849Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.1:03:39 P.M. -H.R. 4310The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4310.1:01:38 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:01:37 P.M. -H.R. 4348On Rahall motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 169 (Roll no. 293).12:54:23 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:54:22 P.M. -H.R. 4348On Barrow motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 152 (Roll no. 292).12:48:21 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.12:47:47 P.M. -H.R. 4310The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.12:47:42 P.M. -H.R. 4310Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:47:41 P.M. -H.R. 4310On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 – 120 (Roll no. 291).12:40:17 P.M. -H.R. 4310On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 236 (Roll no. 290).12:20:14 P.M. -H.R. 4310The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.12:13:37 P.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to protect American jobs by requiring that naval and U.S. flagged vessels providing service to the Federal Government may not be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard outside the U.S. or Guam without a waiver from the Secretary of Defense.12:11:17 P.M. -H.R. 4310Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.12:10:09 P.M. -H.R. 4310The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.12:09:46 P.M. -H.R. 4310The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.12:08:53 P.M. -H.R. 4310The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4310.12:08:41 P.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 379 – 38 (Roll no. 289).12:02:30 P.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Rehberg amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 162 (Roll no. 288).11:38:55 A.M. -H.R. 4310UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.11:38:12 A.M. -H.R. 4310By unanimous consent, the Murphy (PA) amendment was withdrawn.11:34:57 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (PA) amendment No. 133.11:34:54 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (PA),  numbered 133 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that a proposal to reduce more than 1,000 members of the armed forces assigned at a military installation be transmitted via the Presidents budget request and include an evaluation of the fiscal, local economic, budgetary, environmental, strategic, and operational consequences of such closure or realignment and to allow an exception for national security or military emergency.11:33:20 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:31:43 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment N0. 119.11:31:41 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake,  numbered 119 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that a period of 30 days elapse between the date the Secretaries of Defense and State submit to Congress an update to the report on the strategy to utilize the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund and Congress making the remaining 90 percent of the funds available for assistance to Pakistan.11:30:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:26:10 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 111.11:26:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA),  numbered 111 printed in House Report 112-485 to require the Department of Justice to order an investigation into the possible violation of U.S. law regarding numerous leaks of sensitive information involving U.S. and Israeli military, intelligence, and operational capabilities and to provide the Administration with 30 days after bill becomes law to begin its investigation and 60 days after enactment to report to Congress.11:25:19 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Hunter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:20:25 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 77.11:20:15 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Hunter,  numbered 77 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that the Navy, no later than 30 days after enactment, provide the Committee on House Armed Services with a report on the Navy’s review, findings and actions pertaining to Medal of Honor nominee Marine Corps Sergeant Rafael Peralta; and would require that the report account for all evidence submitted.11:19:29 A.M. -H.R. 4310POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rehberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:10:10 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 59.11:10:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Rehberg,  numbered 59 printed in House Report 112-485 to ban any reductions to the strategic nuclear triad unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that: (1) further reductions in the Russia Federations arsenal are needed for compliance with New START limits; and (2) Russia is not developing or deploying nuclear delivery systems not covered by New START limits. Amendment would also protect all three legs of the nuclear triad from elimination.11:08:56 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.11:03:50 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendments en bloc #6.11:03:07 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 92, 96, 103, 105, 108, 118, 121, 129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, and 141.11:02:33 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.10:58:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #5.10:58:00 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 62, 64, 70, 72, 73, 76, 81, 82, 88, 90, 91, 99, 101, 112, and 130.10:57:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.10:53:53 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #4.10:53:45 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 56, 58, 61, 67, 68, 78, 79, 106, 114, 113, 115, 116, 120, 122, 123, and 125.10:52:30 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 121 – 300 (Roll no. 287).10:48:07 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 286).10:44:42 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 77 – 344 (Roll no. 285).10:39:08 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 196 (Roll no. 284).10:35:53 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Duncan (SC) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 193 (Roll no. 283).10:32:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 252 (Roll no. 282).10:28:05 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 – 201 (Roll no. 281).10:24:55 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 280).10:21:41 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 245 (Roll no. 279).10:18:21 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 261 (Roll no. 278).10:14:36 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Sablan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 118 – 303 (Roll no. 277).10:11:14 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Cummings amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 394 – 27 (Roll no. 276).10:05:22 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Carson (IN) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 241 (Roll no. 275).10:01:48 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 256 (Roll no. 274).9:57:34 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 229 (Roll no. 273).9:53:28 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 – 211 (Roll no. 272).9:49:35 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 173 (Roll no. 271).9:46:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Smith (WA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 238 (Roll no. 270).9:17:00 A.M. -H.R. 4310UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.9:15:59 A.M. -H.R. 4310The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:15:40 A.M. -H.R. 4310Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4310 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”9:02:49 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.9:02:32 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:26 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:17 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:57 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House considers Cyber Security though it might invade civil liberties – the Senate considers S.1925 &Judicial nominees 3.5yrs later?


the Senate Convenes: 9:30am ET April 26, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge,
    • Convenes: 9:30am
    • Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act with the time until 11:30am for debate only and the time until 11:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 45 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 45 minutes.
    • At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
    • Executive Calendar #509, Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of TX, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas and
    • Executive Calendar #510, David Campos Guaderrama, of TX, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
    • with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), there will be 2 roll call votes confirmation of the Costa and Guaderrama nominations.
    • When the Senate resumes Legislative Session following the votes, the Majority Leader will be recognized.

    only and the time until 11:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 45 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 45 minutes.

  • At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

12:00 noon The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive nomination of Gregg Costa, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; Confirmed: 97-2

The Senate confirmed the nomination of David Campos Guaderrama, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, by a voice vote.

The Senate has resumed consideration of S.1925, VAWA, for debate only until 2:30pm with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012. There will now be 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to a series of votes in relation to 3 amendments and passage of the bill. If all time is used, at approximately 3:25pm today, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 4 roll call votes. Please note that some time may be yielded back and the votes could begin early. The amendments are subject to a 60 vote threshold. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration with 2 minutes for debate prior to each vote.

–          Klobuchar amendment #2094  (side by side to Cornyn amendment);

–          Cornyn amendment #2086 (Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry.

–          Hutchison-Grassley amendment #2095 (substitute); and

–          Passage of S.1925, as amended, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012.

3:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Klobuchar amendment #2094 (DNA Backlog); Not Agreed To: 57-41

3:56pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cornyn amendment #2086 (DNA backlog); Not Agreed To: 50-48

4:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Hutchison amendment #2095 (substitute). Not Agreed To: 36-63

4:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012; Passed: 68-31

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #509, Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of TX, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; Confirmed: 97-2

2)      Klobuchar amendment #2094 (side by side to Cornyn amendment) to the Leahy substitute amendment #2093 to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Not Agreed To: 57-41

3)      Cornyn amendment #2086 (sexual assault forensic evidence registry); Not Agreed To: 50-48

4)      Hutchison-Grassley amendment #2095 (substitute); Not Agreed To: 37-62

5)      Passage of S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012, as amended; Passed: 68-31

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

-Passed H.R.298, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 East Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park, Texas, as the “Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morri

Post Office Building”.

-Passed H.R.1423, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the “Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office”.

-Passed H.R.2079, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Main Street in East Rockaway, New York, as the “John J. Cook Post Office”.

-Passed H.R.2213, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Eastport Street in Iuka, Mississippi, as the “Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office”.

-Passed H.R.2244, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the “Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office”.

-Passed H.R.2660, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 North Holderrieth Boulevard in Tomball, Texas, as the “Tomball Veterans Post Office”.

-Passed H.R.2767, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8 West Silver Street in Westfield, Massachusetts, as the “William T. Trant Post Office Building”.

-Passed H.R.3004, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 260 California Drive in Yountville, California, as the “Private First Class Alejandro R. Ruiz Post Office Building”.

-Passed H.R.3246, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the “Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building”.

-Passed H.R.3247, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the “Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building”.

-Passed H.R.3248, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the “Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building”.

-Adopted S.Res.419, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition week.

– Adopted S.Res.441, expressing support for the designation of May 2012 as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.

-Adopted S.Res.442, Celebrating the 140th anniversary of Arbor Day.

-Adopted S.Res.443, Honoring the life and legacy of Auxiliary Bishop Agustín Román.

-Adopted S.Res.444, designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2012, as “National Physical Education and Sport Week”.

-Adopted S.Res.445, expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2012, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.

-Adopted S.Con.Res.43, to provide for the conditional adjournment of the Senate and House of Representatives over until May 7, 2012.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #510, David Campos Guaderrama, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, by voice vote.

Confirmed the following items by unanimous consent:

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Executive Calendar #263 Jane D. Hartley – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #502 Adam E. Namm – to be Ambassador of the US of America to the Republic of Ecuador.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Executive Calendar #566 Michael T. Scuse – to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services

Executive Calendar #567 Michael T. Scuse – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Executive Calendar #572 Mark William Lippert – to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Wallace C. Gregson, resigned.

ARMY

Executive Calendar #624 to be Lieutenant General — Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES

Executive Calendar #653 James T. Ryan – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, 2013

Executive Calendar #654 James Timberlake – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, 2014

Executive Calendar #656 Mary B. Verner – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, 2012

Executive Calendar #657 Mary B. Verner – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, 2015

Executive Calendar #658 Susan A. Maxman – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, 2012

Executive Calendar #659 Susan A. Maxman – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, 2015

POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #666 Tony Hammond—to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring October 14, 2012

MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

Executive Calendar #667 Mark A. Robbins—to be a Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board for the term of seven years expiring March 1, 2018

NATIONAL BOARD FOR EDUCATION SCIENCES

Executive Calendar #668 Adam Gamoran—to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2015. (Reappointment)

Executive Calendar #669 Judith D. Singer—to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2014

Executive Calendar #670 Hirokazu Yoshikaw—to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2015

Executive Calendar #671 David James Chard—to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2015

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Executive Calendar #672 Bonnie L. Bassler—to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation for a term expiring May 10, 2016

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Executive Calendar #673 Deborah S. Delisle—to be Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #683 to be Brigadier General—Col. Donald S. Wenke

Executive Calendar #684 to be Lieutenant General—Lt. Gen. Burton M. Field

Executive Calendar #685 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Bruce A. Litchfield

Executive Calendar #686 to be Lieutenant General—Lt. Gen. Charles R. Davis

Executive Calendar #687 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Salvatore A. Angelella

Executive Calendar #688 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. James F. Jackson

Executive Calendar #689 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Andrew E. Busch

ARMY

Executive Calendar #690 to be Brigadier General—Colonel Robert P. White

Executive Calendar #691 to be Brigadier General—Col. Steven Ferrari

Executive Calendar #692 to be Brigadier General—

Col. Kristin K. French; and

Col. Walter E. Piatt

Executive Calendar #693 to be General—Lt. Gen. Dennis L. Via

Executive Calendar #694 to be Brigadier General—Col. Todd A. Plimpton

Executive Calendar #695 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Patricia E. McQuistion

Executive Calendar #696 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Raymond P. Palumbo

Executive Calendar #697 to be Lieutenant General—Lt. Gen. Robert P. Lennox

Executive Calendar #698 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Robert B. Brown

Executive Calendar #699 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley

NAVY

Executive Calendar #700 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)—Capt. Eric C. Young

Executive Calendar #701 to be Rear Admiral—Rear Adm. (lh) Terry B. Kraft

Executive Calendar #702 to be Rear Admiral—Rear Adm. (lh) Bryan P. Cutchen

Executive Calendar #703 to be Rear Admiral—Rear Adm. (lh) Jonathan W. White

Executive Calendar #704 to be Rear Admiral—

Rear Adm. (lh) Richard P. Breckenridge;

Rear Adm. (lh) Walter E. Carter, Jr.;

Rear Adm. (lh) Craig S. Faller;

Rear Adm. (lh) James G. Foggo, III;

Rear Adm. (lh) Peter A. Gumataotao;

Rear Adm. (lh) John R. Haley;

Rear Adm. (lh) Patrick J. Lorge;

Rear Adm. (lh) Michael C. Manazir;

Rear Adm. (lh) Samuel Perez, Jr.;

Rear Adm. (lh) Joseph W. Rixey;

Rear Adm. (lh) Kevin D. Scott;

Rear Adm. (lh) James J. Shannon;

Rear Adm. (lh) Thomas K. Shannon; and

Rear Adm. (lh) Herman A. Shelanski

Executive Calendar #705 to be Vice Admiral—Vice Adm. Mark I. Fox

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 26, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 27, 2012.8:35:28 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.8:35:20 P.M. -Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.7:05:50 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:02:36 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:02:32 P.M. -H.R. 4257Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:02:28 P.M. -H.R. 4257On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.6:38:29 P.M. -H.R. 4257DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4257.6:38:25 P.M. -H.R. 4257Considered under suspension of the rules.6:38:03 P.M. -H.R. 4257Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4257 — “To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to revise requirements relating to Federal information security, and for other purposes.”6:37:34 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.6:33:41 P.M. -H.R. 3523UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Mike Rogers (MI) asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 3523, the Clerk be authorized to make the change placed at the desk as follows: Insert “deny access to or” before “degrade” in each place it appears. Agreed to without objection.6:33:40 P.M. -H.R. 2050Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:33:37 P.M. -H.R. 2050On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.6:33:30 P.M. -H.R. 2050Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2050 — “To authorize the continued use of certain water diversions located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.”6:32:24 P.M. -H.R. 3523The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3523.6:32:23 P.M. -H.R. 3523Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:32:23 P.M. -H.R. 3523On passage Passed by recorded vote: 248 – 168 (Roll no. 192).6:24:20 P.M. -H.R. 3523On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 183 – 233 (Roll no. 191).6:03:30 P.M. -H.R. 3523The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.5:51:14 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to protect the privacy of Internet passwords by prohibiting employers and the Federal Government from requiring the disclosure of confidential passwords by an employee or job applicant. It would also protect freedom of expression on the Internet by prohibiting the Federal Government from establishing a national firewall similar to the “Great Internet Firewall of China.”5:50:53 P.M. -H.R. 3523Mr. Perlmutter moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent).5:49:41 P.M. -H.R. 3523The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.5:49:31 P.M. -H.R. 3523The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.5:48:46 P.M. -H.R. 3523The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3523.5:48:35 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 413 – 3 (Roll no. 190).5:45:07 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 414 – 1 (Roll no. 189).5:41:23 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 – 0 (Roll no. 188).5:37:12 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 415 – 0 (Roll no. 187).5:33:00 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Quayle amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 410 – 3 (Roll no. 186).5:28:37 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 412 – 0 (Roll no. 185).5:24:11 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 243 (Roll no. 184).4:55:50 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by voice vote.4:47:22 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richardson amendment No. 10.4:46:30 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson,  numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-454 to make explicit that nothing in the legislation would prohibit a department or agency of the federal government from providing cyber threat information to owners and operators of critical infrastructure.4:46:08 P.M. -H.R. 3523By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.4:38:47 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 5.4:37:28 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-454 to authorize the Secretary to intercept and deploy countermeasure with regard to system traffic for cybersecurity purposes in effect identification of cybersecurity risks to federal systems.4:36:52 P.M. -H.R. 3523POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:35:26 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 15.4:34:17 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney,  numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-454 to sunset the provisions of the bill five years after the date of enactment.4:33:56 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Turner (OH) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:32:16 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner (OH) amendment No. 14.4:31:29 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner (OH),  numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-454 to make a technical correction to definitions in Section 2(g) to provide consistency with other cyber security policies within the Executive branch and the Department of Defense.4:31:04 P.M. -H.R. 3523The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.4:30:45 P.M. -H.R. 3523Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3523 — “To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.”4:30:13 P.M. -H.R. 3523Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3523 as unfinished business.4:29:56 P.M. -H.R. 3523ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Rogers of Michigan asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 3523 pursuant to H. Res. 631, amendments numbered 10 and 5 printed in House Report 112-454 may be considered out of sequence. Agreed to without objection.4:29:55 P.M. -H.R. 3523On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.4:29:31 P.M. -H.R. 3523Mr. Rogers (MI) moved that the committee rise.4:28:59 P.M. -H.R. 3523POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:23:26 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 13.4:22:41 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte,  numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-454 to narrow definitions in the bill regarding what information may be identified, obtained, and shared.4:22:17 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Woodall amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:20:58 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 12.4:20:21 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Woodall,  numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-454 to ensure that those who choose not to participate in the voluntary program authorized by this bill are not subject to new liabilities.4:19:59 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:17:03 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pompeo amendment No. 11.4:16:45 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo,  numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-454 to clarify that nothing in the bill would alter existing authorities or provide new authority to any federal agency, including DOD, NSA, DHS or the Intelligence Community to install, employ, or otherwise use cybersecurity systems on private sector networks.4:15:42 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:13:40 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 9.4:12:57 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake,  numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-454 to add a requirement to include a list of all federal agencies receiving information shared with the government in the report by the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community required under the legislation.4:12:36 P.M. -H.R. 3523POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:08:44 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 8.4:08:23 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney,  numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-454 to provide clear authority to the government to create reasonable procedures to protect privacy and civil liberties, consistent with the need of the government to protect federal systems and cybersecurity. Would also prohibit the federal government from retaining or using information shared pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) for anything other than a use permitted under paragraph (c)(1).4:07:54 P.M. -H.R. 3523POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Amash demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:05:13 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amash amendment No. 7.4:04:56 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash,  numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-454 to prohibit the federal government from using, inter alia, library records, firearms sales records, and tax returns that it receives from private entities under CISPA.4:04:29 P.M. -H.R. 3523POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quayle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:58:42 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quayle amendment No. 6.3:57:53 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Quayle,  numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-454 to limit government use of shared cyber threat information to only 5 purposes: (1) cybersecurity; (2) investigation and prosecution of cybersecurity crimes; (3) protection of individuals from the danger of death or physical injury; (4) protection of minors from physical or psychological harm; and (5) protection of the national security of the United States.3:56:08 P.M. -H.R. 3523POSTPONED PROCEEDEINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:51:41 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment No. 4.3:51:16 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (MI),  numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-454 to make clear that regulatory information already required to be provided remains FOIAable under current law.3:51:03 P.M. -H.R. 3523On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:48:09 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pompeo amendment No. 3.3:47:48 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo,  numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-454 to make clear in the bill’s liability provision that the reference to the use of cybersecurity systems is the use of such systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information or the sharing of information are not exempt from potential civil liability.3:46:26 P.M. -H.R. 3523POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:35:51 P.M. -H.R. 3523DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 1.3:35:26 P.M. -H.R. 3523An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin,  numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-454 to expand eligibility to participate in the voluntary information sharing program created in the bill to include critical infrastructure owners and operators, which allows entities that are not entirely privately owned, such as airports, utilities, and public transit systems, to receive vital cybersecurity information and better secure their networks against cyber threats.2:22:00 P.M. -H.R. 3523GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3523.2:21:26 P.M. -H.R. 3523The Speaker designated the Honorable Judy Biggert to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.2:21:25 P.M. -H.R. 3523House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 631 and Rule XVIII.2:21:09 P.M. -H.R. 3523Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3523 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-20 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The rule further provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of April 27, 2012, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. The rule provides further for a closed rule for consideration of H.R. 4628. The rule2:21:04 P.M. -H.R. 3523Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 631. H.R. 3523 — “To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.”2:16:23 P.M. -H.R. 2240Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:16:18 P.M. -H.R. 2240On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.2:16:00 P.M. -H.R. 2240Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2240 — “To authorize the exchange of land or interest in land between Lowell National Historical Park and the city of Lowell in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for other purposes.”2:15:59 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.2:15:22 P.M. -H. Res. 631Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:15:21 P.M. -H. Res. 631On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 185 (Roll no. 183).2:06:49 P.M. -H. Res. 631On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 182).12:29:00 P.M. -H. Res. 631DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 631.12:27:58 P.M. -H. Res. 631Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 631 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3523) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cyber security entities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans; and for other purposes.”12:04:36 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:04:18 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:04:13 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:02:40 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:38 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 26.11:05:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:54:32 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.10:54:10 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1789. The message further stated appointments were made to the U.S.-Japan Interparliamentary Group conference.10:00:44 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:37 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Bill Flores to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:10 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House votes on offshore drilling,Alaska&keystone pipeline – the Senate confirms of Adalberto Jordan for US Circuit Judge 11thCircuit 94-5 & S1813,Transportation bill


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the Senate Convened at 9:30am ET February 15,2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 12:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leader or their designees with Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 11th Circuit with 2 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. At approximately 12:02pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Jordan nomination.
  • Upon disposition of the Jordan nomination, the Senate will resume Legislative Session and consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.
  • Additional votes in relation to amendments to the Surface Transportation bill are possible on Wednesday.

Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Adalberto Jose Jordan, of FL, to be US Circuit Judge for the 11th Circuit; Confirmed: 94-5

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 3:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 3pm today, the Senate resumed consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill, and Senator Reid withdrew Reid amendment #1515 (Banking title). He then offered amendment #1633, which adds the Banking/Finance/Commerce, as reported by the Commerce committee, titles). He then filled the amendment tree with date changes.

 Senator Reid filed cloture on the Reid amendment #1633 (Banking/Finance/Commerce, as reported by the Commerce committee, titles). He then filed cloture on the nomination of Jesse Furman, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

 The Senate is now in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of the nomination of Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be US Circuit Judge for the 11th Circuit; Confirmed: 94-5

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.377, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic achievement of John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth.

Adopted S.Res.378, expressing the sense of the Senate that children should have a safe, loving, nurturing, and permanent family and that it is the policy of the United States that family reunification, kinship care, or domestic and inter-country adoption promotes permanency and stability to a greater degree than long-term institutionalization and long-term, continually disrupted foster care.

Adopted H.Con.Res.99, authorizing the use of the Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to unveil the marker which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman).

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2111, the Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (Leahy).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 15, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:47:57 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.6:46:21 P.M. -United States Holocaust Memorial Council – Pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 2302, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council: Mr. Israel .6:44:48 P.M. -H.R. 3408Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3408 as unfinished business.6:43:43 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 236 (Roll no. 63).6:40:16 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 266 – 159 (Roll no. 62).6:35:39 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 257 (Roll no. 61).6:32:03 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 267 (Roll no. 60).6:27:32 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 265 (Roll no. 59).6:23:46 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Doyle amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 234 (Roll no. 58).6:20:04 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 149 – 276 (Roll no. 57).6:16:25 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 254 (Roll no. 56).6:10:43 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Eshoo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 249 (Roll no. 55).5:44:05 P.M. -H.R. 3408UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.5:43:51 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day5:33:31 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch Part A amendment No. 12.5:33:23 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch, numbered 12 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to require a person to include in the application for a drilling lease an estimate of the economic impact, including job losses, resulting from a worst-case discharge of oil from facilities operating under the lease.5:32:56 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Landry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.5:22:45 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Landry Part A amendment No. 11.5:22:37 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, numbered 11 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to raise the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act cap to $750 million per year starting in year 2023 until 2055. The amendment keeps the $500 million cap per year in place through year 2022.5:21:27 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Richmond amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:18:22 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richmond Part A amendment No. 10.5:18:10 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Richmond, numbered 10 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to allow oil and gas revenues to be used for coastal wetlands conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, or infrastructure projects directly impacted by coastal wetland losses. Currently, H.R. 7 contains a prohibition on how states can use oil and gas revenues. Energy producing states use offshore oil and gas revenues to fund their required state cost share of hurricane protection and coastline restoration programs.5:17:44 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.5:06:57 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) Part A amendment No. 9.5:06:54 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to prohibit oil and natural gas lease sales in the northeast U.S.5:06:29 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Bilirakis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:58:51 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bilirakis Part A amendment No. 8.4:58:36 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Bilirakis, numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to require the Secretary to conduct an economic impact survey to determine the economic effects that lease sales within 100 miles of the coast of Florida will have on the Florida fishing and tourism industries.4:58:12 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:46:58 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps Part A amendment No. 7.4:46:56 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to strike Section 17304, relating to oil and gas lease sales in the Southern California planning area, and part 4, relating to OCS revenue sharing with coastal states.4:46:38 P.M. -H.R. 3408On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:44:38 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) Part A amendment No. 6.4:44:36 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to change the underlying bill’s requirement that the Department of the Interior substitute two new lease blocks for each one lease block that is deferred from a lease sale at the request of the Department of Defense, to replace each deferred lease block with one new lease block. The amendment also calls attention to the existing authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for the President to designate National Defense Areas on the outer Continental Shelf that are restricted from exploration and operation. The amendment also requires the North Aleutian Basin lease sale to be conducted by 2015 rather than one year after enactment of the Act.4:43:45 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:34:07 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis Part A amendment No. 5.4:34:03 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to strike subtitle A of title XVII and provides a five year window offset through increasing the federal share of drilling revenue.4:33:41 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Doyle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:21:35 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Doyle Part A amendment No. 4.4:21:32 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Doyle, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to require that a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline is not to be issued or deemed issued unless the permit applicant can certify and provide adequate documentation to FERC that at least 75% of the iron and steel to be used in domestic portion of the pipeline is produced in North America.4:20:58 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:08:51 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush Part A amendment No. 3.4:08:48 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to amend Title XIV to prohibit the issuance of a permit absent conditions that restrict the ability of the permit recipient from initiating or threatening to initiate proceedings to invoke the power of eminent domain against the will of a property’s owner for the purposes of constructing or operating the Keystone XL pipeline.4:08:27 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:55:45 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey Part A amendment No. 2.3:55:41 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to ensure that if the Keystone XL pipeline is built, the oil that it transports to the Gulf of Mexico and the fuels made from that oil remain in this country to benefit Americans. The amendment allows the President to waive this requirement if it can be shown that an export of the oil or fuels won’t increase our dependence on oil or fuels we buy from hostile nations, that prices for refiners and consumers won’t go up if the export occurs, or if an export is needed to comply with any international treaties or other agreements we have to export oil or fuels.3:54:55 P.M. -H.R. 3408POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Eshoo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:47:35 P.M. -H.R. 3408DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 547, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo Part A amendment No. 1.3:47:29 P.M. -H.R. 3408An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-398 to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review the results of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) study, as required by the bipartisan pipeline safety bill (Public Law 112-90), before issuing a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.2:35:55 P.M. -H.R. 3408GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3408.2:35:45 P.M. -H.R. 3408The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:35:44 P.M. -H.R. 3408House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 547 and Rule XVIII.2:35:09 P.M. -H.R. 3408The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3408. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Specified amendments printed in part A of the report accompanying this resolution are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3813. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Specified amendments printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 7.2:35:04 P.M. -H.R. 3408Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 547. H.R. 3408 — “To set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes.”2:34:25 P.M. -H.R. 3248Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:34:24 P.M. -H.R. 3248On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 0 (Roll no. 54).2:28:25 P.M. -H.R. 3248Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3248 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the “Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building”.”2:28:03 P.M. -H.R. 3247Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:28:02 P.M. -H.R. 3247On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 – 0 (Roll no. 53).2:21:11 P.M. -H.R. 3247Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3247 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the “Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building”.”2:21:02 P.M. -H.R. 2079Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:21:01 P.M. -H.R. 2079On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 2 (Roll no. 52).2:13:59 P.M. -H.R. 2079Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2079 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Main Street in East Rockaway, New York, as the “John J. Cook Post Office”.”2:13:50 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.2:13:35 P.M. -H. Res. 547Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:13:34 P.M. -H. Res. 547On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 186 (Roll no. 51).2:05:42 P.M. -H. Res. 547On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 181 (Roll no. 50).12:38:40 P.M. -H. Res. 547DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 547.12:29:23 P.M. -H. Res. 547Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 547 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes.”12:02:59 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:02:31 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:29 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:03 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Rudy Stevens, United States Army, Pinehurst, North Carolina.12:00:46 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 15.11:03:51 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:54 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:49 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:23 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.1867,the Department of Defense Authorization Act&receive report on HR2112,the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill


the Senate Convened at 10:00amET November 17, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act.
  • We expect to receive the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill, which contains the continuing resolution during Thursday’s session. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act:

  • Levin amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts)
  • Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions)
The following amendments have been considered:

The Senate is considering S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

Senator McConnell has called up amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions). By consent, the next amendment offered will be by Senators Levin and McCain and the Levin-McCain amendment will be considered as being the first amendment offered.

The Levin-McCain amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts) is pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act. The Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft) was agreed to by unanimous consent.

The following amendments are pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act:

  • Levin amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts)
  • Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions)
  • Leahy amendment #1072 (National Guard)
The following amendments have been considered:
  • Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft)

2:13PM During Thursday’s session, Senator Cardin asked unanimous consent that the Senate confirm Executive Calendar #403, Kenneth J. Kopocis, of VA, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Senator Barrasso then objected to Senators Cardin’s request.

5:10PM The following amendments are pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act:

  • Levin amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts)
  • Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions)
  • Leahy amendment #1072 (National Guard)
  • Paul amendment #1064 (repeal of Military Force Against Iraq Authorization Resolution)
  • Merkley amendment #1174 (Afghanistan)
The following amendments have been considered:
  • Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft)

5:30PM  The Senate is now debating the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill, which includes the continuing resolution momentarily. There will be up to two hours of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. However, we expect to yield back some debate time and vote as early as 7:00pm. The conference report will be subject to a 60-vote threshold.

Additionally, the Leahy amendment #1072 (National Guard), the Paul amendment #1064 (repeal the Military Force against Iraq Authorization Resolution) and the Merkley amendment #1174 (Afghanistan) were made pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act prior to turning to the conference report to accompany H.R.2112.

    6:41pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation Appropriations bill. Adopted: 70-30

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill; Adopted: 70-30

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.2059, a bill to protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes.

Passed H.R.2056, to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes with a Levin amendment

Passed H.R.3321, America’s Cup Act of 2011 with a Feinstein substitute amendment

Passed S.99, the American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2011 with a committee-reported substitute amendment and Bingaman amendment

Adopted S.Res.332, supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week

Adopted S.Res.333, a resolution honoring former World War II U.S. POWs

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 17, 2011

 112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3Votes today … minibus … balanced budget amendment …

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2011.9:44:15 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.9:44:00 P.M. -Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.7:36:09 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.7:36:08 P.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2112.7:19:00 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:18:59 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification to extend the period of production of the Naval Petroleum Reserves for a period of 3 years from April 5, 2012. – referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-73).7:18:31 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 466, further consideration of this motion is postponed.4:39:42 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 2.4:39:41 P.M. -Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 470.4:23:40 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 466, the House proceeded with 5 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 2.4:22:15 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2Considered under suspension of the rules.4:22:00 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended. H.J. Res. 2 — “Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.”4:18:18 P.M. -H.R. 2112Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:18:18 P.M. -H.R. 2112On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 – 121 (Roll no. 857).3:53:30 P.M. -H.R. 2112The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.2:47:49 P.M. -H.R. 2112DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 467, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2112.2:45:59 P.M. -H.R. 2112Mr. Rogers (KY) brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-284 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 467.2:44:53 P.M. -H. Res. 467Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:44:52 P.M. -H. Res. 467On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 – 156 (Roll no. 856).2:38:00 P.M. -H. Res. 467Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 467 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.”2:37:58 P.M. -H. Res. 466Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:37:55 P.M. -H. Res. 466On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 169 (Roll no. 855).2:29:35 P.M. -H. Res. 466On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 173 (Roll no. 854).1:04:41 P.M. -H. Res. 466DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.1:04:18 P.M. -H. Res. 466Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 466 — “Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”1:03:29 P.M. -H. Res. 467POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 467, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.1:03:07 P.M. -H. Res. 467The previous question was ordered without objection.12:33:22 P.M. -H. Res. 467DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 467.12:33:07 P.M. -H. Res. 467Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 467 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.”12:02:27 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.12:01:54 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Donnelly of IN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:01:51 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:34 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Martin R. Springer, Trinity Lutheran Ministries, Edwardsville, Illinois.12:00:30 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.11:30:24 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:48 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:39 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:21 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.