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06/01/2011 Nativegrl77

On the House Flr- Wednesday: Begin consideration of H.R. 2017—Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule). Consideration of H. Con. Res. 51–Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2017:: making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

10:39 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sherman
amendment under the five-minute rule.

10:38 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Sherman.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act may be
used in contravention of the War Powers Resolution

On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:34 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise
amendment under the five-minute rule.

10:32 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Scalise.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to require an approved
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) applicant to personally
appear at a designated enrollment center for the purpose of TWIC

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Price (NC)
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

10:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (NC)
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Price (NC).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enforce the requirements in
section 34(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974

On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:22 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds be used to parole an alien into
the United States, or grant deferred action of a final order of removal, for any
reason other than on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or
significant public benefit

10:21 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Richmond amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes
legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

10:18 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.

10:16 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Richmond.

An amendment to include funds for disaster assistance that includes an
emergency designation pursuant to section 3(c)(1) of H.Res. 5 (112th Congress)
shall be required by any rule of policy to be accompanied by a budgetary offset.

On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:12 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe
amendment no. 10 under the five-minute rule.

10:11 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the
use of funds to be used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996

Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes
legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

10:06 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe
amendment no. 9 under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of
order.

10:05 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the
use of funds to provide to a State or local government entity or official that
is in violation of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carter amendment,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

9:53 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Carter.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to be
used for the Climate Change Adaptation Task Force of the Department of Homeland
Security

9:51 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Richmond amendment The
amendment constitutes legislation and violate Clause 2 Rule XXI. The Chair
sustained the point of order.

9:48 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. Richmond.

An amendment to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to waive debts owed to the United States relating to
covered assistance provided to an individual if the assistance was distributed
based on an error by FEMA or the collection of the debt will create a financial
burden on the debtor.

9:45 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carter amendment,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

9:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment to strike section 547.

9:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

9:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment to strike section 514.

9:06 P.M. – On agreeing to the Honda amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:57 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Honda
amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:56 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Honda.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for immigrant intergration grants.

8:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:51 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson
amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:50 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment to redirect a $100,000,000 with respect to the Disaster Relief
fund.

8:48 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Lowey amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.

8:44 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mrs. Lowey.

An amendment to provide for designated emergency funds for the State and
Local Programs and for the Firefighter Assistance Grants

8:27 P.M. – On agreeing to the Heck amendment Failed by voice vote.

8:23 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck
amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:22 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Heck.

An amendment to strike language relating to the top 10 highest risk urban
areas to 25.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Clarke(MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clarke (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:36 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke(MI)
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. Clarke (MI).

An amendment to strike language relating to the top 10 highest risk urban
areas.

By unanimous consent, the Clarke (MI) amendment was withdrawn.

7:30 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke(MI)
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. Clarke (MI).

An amendment to appropriate by transfer, $2,000,000,000 to programs in the
heading State and Local Programs.

7:28 P.M. – Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Richardson amendment Mr.
Carter stated that the amendment seeks to provide funds for programs not yet
authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.

7:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment to appropriate $50,000,000 for the purposes of Interoperable
Emergency Operations Grants.

7:23 P.M. – Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Richardson amendment Mr.
Carter stated that the amendment seeks to provide funds for programs not yet
authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.

7:18 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment to place instructions in the bill on the appropriation of
certain funds.

7:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Barrow amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barrow
amendment under the five-minute rule.

7:10 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Barrow.

An amendment to increase by transfer for U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement.

On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:08 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King(IA)
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).

An amendment to increase by transfer for U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement by $1 million.

7:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:02 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King(IA)
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).

An amendment to increase by transfer for the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection by $1 million.

6:58 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union for further consideration.

6:57 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

6:56 P.M. – Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 288.

H.R. 2017:: making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

6:55 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R.
2017as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Aderholt moved that the Committee rise.

6:54 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 388).

6:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 387).

6:47 P.M. – On agreeing to the Royce amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 386).

6:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 385).

6:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the LaTourette amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 384).

6:07 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was
the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which
further proceedings had been postponed.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cuellar amendment,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cuellar demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment
until a time to be announced.

6:04 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cuellar
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Mr. Cuellar.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management and increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

6:03 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:02 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management and increase funds for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

6:01 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:00 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management and increase funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

5:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the McCaul amendment Failed by voice vote.

5:57 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:56 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management and increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:54 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.

5:53 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management, and increase funds for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

5:50 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management, and increase funds for the state and local divisions of FEMA.

5:49 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.

5:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management, and increase funds for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
expenses.

5:44 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:39 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe(TX)
amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a
point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to increase
funding for immigration enforcement, detention and removal operations by $100
million. The increase would be offset by reducing funding for the Office of the
Under Secretary for Management by the same amount.

By unanimous consent, the Norton amendment was withdrawn.

5:30 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Norton
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Ms. Norton.

An amendment to increase funding to the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management by $500,673,000.

5:29 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Poe(TX)
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe(TX) demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

5:23 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe(TX)
amendment number 8 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase
funding for border security fencing and infrastructure by $10 million. The
increase would be offset by reducing funding for the Office of the Under
Secretary for Management by the same amount.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:19 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA)
amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:18 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment to reduce the funding for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management by $600,000 and deposit the same amount to the Spending Reduction
Account.

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by voice vote.

5:08 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson
Lee(TX) amendment number 12 under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation
of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the
surface transportation account by $5 million. This amount is offset by
reductions of $2.5 million each in the accounts for the Office of the Under
Secretary for Management and for the development and implementation of screening
programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing.

5:07 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Royce amendment,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment
until a time to be announced.

4:59 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce
amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Royce.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to increase
funding for Immigration Customs and Enforcement by $1 million. The increase
would be offset by reducing funds for Homeland Security Department executive
management.

4:58 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

4:47 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Cicilline.

An amdendment to increase funding, by offset, for state and local programsby
$337,000,000.

4:46 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the LaTourette
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

4:17 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. LaTourette.

An amendment to reduce the funding for the Office of the Secretary and
Executive Management, Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and office
of the Chief Information Officer by $459,180,000; and increase funding, by
offset, for the Firefighter Assistance Grants, by $640,000,000.

4:16 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2017.

3:35 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of
general debate on H.R. 2017.

3:34 P.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable David Dreier to act as Chairman of the
Committee.House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of
the Union pursuant to H. Res. 287 and Rule
XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2017 with 1 hour
of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without
intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order
against consideration of the bill are waived. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order
against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI
are waived except for section 536. The resolution authorizes the Chair to accord
priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the
Congressional Record.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 287.

H.R. 802:: to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award
Program

3:33 P.M. – The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

3:32 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the
Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 11 (Roll
no. 383).

3:26 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 287:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2017) making
appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

3:25 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 187 (Roll
no. 382).

3:19 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

3:17 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was
on agreeing to H.Res. 287 and on a motion to suspend the rules which had been
debated earlierand on which further proceedings had been postponed.ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair
announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of
Office to the Gentlewoman from New York, the whole number of the House if 433.

3:11 P.M. – OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Kathleen C. Hochul, Twenty-Sixth
District, State of New York, presented herself in the well of the House for the
purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of
the House.

3:10 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the
House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Robert Brehm and Ms.
Kimberly Galvin on behalf of Mr. Todd Valentine, Co-Executive Directors, New
York State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the unofficial
returns of the Special Election held May 24, 2011, the Honorable Kathy Courtney
Hochul was elected Representative to Congress for the Twenty-Sixth Congressional
District, State of New York.

H. Res. 287:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2017) making
appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

3:09 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 186
(Roll
no. 381).

2:38 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

2:36 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was
on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 287 which had been debated earlier
and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

2:35 P.M. – LAW REVISION COUNSEL – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 285c, and the order of the House
of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Ralph V. Seep as Law Revision
Counsel for the House of Representatives, effective June 1, 2011.

2:33 P.M. – The House received a communication from Peter G. LeFevre, Law Revision
Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. LeFevre notified the House formally,
that his retirement as Law Revision Counsel will take effect on June 1, 2011.

H. Res. 287:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2017) making
appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

2:32 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on ordering the previous
question on the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed
further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the
legislative day.

1:17 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 287.

1:16 P.M. – On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and
Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll
no. 380).

12:32 P.M. – POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Ellison raised a point of order against the provisions
of H.Res. 287 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair
announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the
question of consideration of H.Res. 287. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of
debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question
on consideration.

12:28 P.M. – By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Reed called up H.Res. 287 and
asked for its immediate consideration.

12:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by
direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of
June 1.

10:35 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is
scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the
conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start
of legislative business.

10:00 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Speaker
pro tempore for today.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes on June 6th

State work period May 30-June 4

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The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET May 24, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015 with the time until 5pm equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees.

Votes:

75: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015;

Invoked: 74-8

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session.

Unanimous Consent:

adopted S.Res.195, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 24, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:40 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Bartlett moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:30 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 276.

8:41 P.M. –

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

8:39 P.M. –

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

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

8:38 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Guthrie moved that the Committee rise.

8:26 P.M. –

Mr. Guthrie raised a point of order against the Weiner amendment Mr. Guthrie stated that the amendment violated clause 10 of rule XXI by increasing mandatory spending. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Weiner.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new paragraph providing that provisions of the bill shall not take effect until the date that the Comptroller General of the United States determines there is no primary care physician shortage in the United States.

8:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Foxx amendment until a time to be announced.

8:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole continued with debate on the already pending Foxx amendment.

8:01 P.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1540:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes

7:58 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1540 as unfinished business.

6:48 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1540.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1216 and H.R. 1540. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate and waives all points of order against consideration of the measures. The rule provides one motion to recommit H.R. 1216 with or without instructions. The rule also provides that after general debate on H.R. 1540, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion and that no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269.

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

6:45 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

6:44 P.M. –

Mr. Guthrie moved that the committee rise.

On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 232 (Roll no. 337).

6:37 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 231 (Roll no. 336).

6:29 P.M. –

On motion that the committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 14 – 397 (Roll no. 335).

6:02 P.M. –

Mr. Weiner moved that the committee rise.

3:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to to prohibit the use of funds provided for graduate medical education from being used to provide abortion or training in the provision of abortion. Additionally, funds would not be provided to a teaching health center if the institution discriminates against individual health care entities that refuse to provide abortion under go training in the provision of abortion, or offer referral for abortion services.

3:54 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cardoza amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cardoza demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cardoza amendment number 9 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cardoza.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of the extent of physician shortages in areas with significant shortages. The study should also examine the effects of expanding and establishing new medical graduate programs as directed by the health care overhaul law on the number of physicians were the funding not rescinded by the bill

3:41 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to conduct a study of the number of primary care physicians that would be trained as a result of the funding provided in the health care overhaul law compared to the number of physicians that would be trained should funding be eliminated or rescinded.

2:43 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1216.

2:42 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.

2:41 P.M. –

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269.

H. Res. 269:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1216) to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

2:39 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 181 (Roll no. 334).

2:31 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 179 (Roll no. 333).

1:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 269.

Considered as privileged matter.

1:10 P.M. –

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 274:

electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives

1:09 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

S. 990:

to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes

1:06 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 990.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

1:00 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:46 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.

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

12:16 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:45 P.M. today.

JOINT MEETING – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess until approximately 12:45 p.m.

10:58 A.M. –

JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel

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

10:05 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:02 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

10:01 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn, The Conservative Synagogue, Westport, Connecticut

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric Cantor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Uganda Gay Death Penalty – We Won!! …Avaaz.org

05/17/2011 Nativegrl77

Uganda‘s anti-gay law has failed! It looked sure to pass last week, but after 1.6 million petition signatures delivered to Parliament, tens of thousands of phone calls to our own governments, hundreds of media stories about our campaign and a massive global outcry, Ugandan politicians dropped the bill!

It was down to the wire – religious extremists tried to push the bill through on Wednesday, and then convened an unprecedented emergency session of Parliament on Friday. But each time, within hours, we reacted. A huge congratulations to everyone who signed, called, forwarded and donated to this campaign – with our help, thousands of innocent people in Uganda’s gay community do not wake up this morning facing execution for whom they chose to love.

Frank Mugisha, a courageous leader of the gay community in Uganda sent us this message:

“Brave Ugandan LGBT activists and millions of people around the world have stood together and faced down this horrendous anti-homosexuality bill.The support from the Avaaz global community has tipped the scales to prevent this Bill going forward. Global solidarity has made a huge difference.”

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs’ Office also wrote to Avaaz:

“Many thanks. As you know, thanks to a very large extent to the intensive lobbying and combined effort of you, other civil society representatives, EU and other governments, plus our delegation and embassies on the ground the Bill was not presented to the Parliament this morning.”

This fight is not over. The extremists behind this bill could try again within just 18 months. But this is the second time we’ve helped defeat this bill, and we’ll keep going until the hate-mongers give up.

Transforming the deeper causes of ignorance and hatred behind homophobia is an historic, long term struggle, one of the great causes of our generation. But Uganda has become a front line in that struggle, and a powerful symbol. The victory there echoes across many other places where hope is desperately needed, showing that kindness, love, tolerance and respect can defeat hatred and ignorance. Again, a huge thanks to all who made it happen.

With enormous gratitude and admiration for this amazing community,

Ricken, Emma, Iain, Alice, Giulia, Saloni and the whole Avaaz team.

Media highlights:

Anti-gay bill shelved:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13392723

Avaaz’s response to the outcome in the Guardian:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/13/uganda-anti-gay-bill-shelved

Ugandan President did not back bill because of “criticism of human rights groups”:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/05/13/international/i042638D37.DTL

Anti-gay bill delayed amid outcry:

http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Uganda-shelves-anti-gay-bill-20110513

Uganda’s “kill the gays” bill defeated:

http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE74C0HP20110513

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Congress on 3/10/2011 – the Republican led House:trying to eliminate FHA prg – the Senate

03/10/2011 Nativegrl77

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 10, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

4:40 P.M. –

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

H.R. 830:

to rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program

4:36 P.M. –

The 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. 830.

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 171 (Roll no. 171).

4:30 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 243 (Roll no. 170).

4:12 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

4:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which provide a continuation of the provisions of the program for senior homeowners.

4:02 P.M. –

Mr. Deutch moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.

4:00 P.M. –

The 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.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 830.

3:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Waters amendment as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 278 – 147 (Roll no. 169).

3:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Lynch amendment Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 243 (Roll no. 168).

3:28 P.M. –

UNFINISHED 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.

3:27 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the Waters amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 6, as modified, under the five-minute rule.

3:20 P.M. –

Waters amendment modified by unanimous consent.

3:19 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section requiring the Secretary to post a statement prominently on the web which explains that the FHA Short Refinance Program has been terminated and includes a contact for borrowers who are uncertain as to how to proceed.

3:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

3:02 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section regarding treatment of bonuses for finacial sector employees.

2:55 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Holt amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment number 8 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section detailing modifications of real property standard deduction.

2:45 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Inslee amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 14 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section directing the Attorney General to pursue criminal prosecution of those who have failed to comply with State laws relating to foreclosure of mortgages on residential real property.

2:41 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Sanchez, Loretta amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment had the effect of increasing mandatory spending over a specified period of time and violated clause 10 of rule 21. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment in the nature of a substitute number 15 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta.

An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a complete new text detailing use of funding for an FHA Refinancing Program.

2:35 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Waters amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of Rule XVI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 5 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to direct the Housing and Urban Development Department, in consultation with the Treasury Department, to conduct a study on the negative impacts of underwater mortgage loans on the housing market and economy of the United States and to report on the findings.

2:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

2:23 P.M. –

Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Inslee amendment Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane. The Chair sustained the point of order.

2:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 12 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to modify the bill’s required study by the Housing and Urban Development Department on the FHA Refinance Program’s use by, and effects on, certain homeowners to include a study on the need and appropriate guidelines for a replacement mortgage insurance program.

On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Paulsen amendment number 4 under the five minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to include military servicemembers and veterans who have service-connected injuries, as well as survivors and dependents of such individuals, in a study on use of the FHA Refinance program.

2:14 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lynch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Frank (MA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment number 3 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Lynch.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to strike language in the bill terminating the Mortgagee Letter 2010-23, which provided guidance for the FHA Refinance Program. The amendment also strikes language which prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from issuing any regulation, order, or notice that is based on or substantially similar to such Mortgagee Letter.

1:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

1:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment number 11 under the five minute rule.

1:55 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to require any unexpected balances for the FHA Refinance Program that are rescinded and canceled under the bill to be retained in the general fund of the Treasury for reducing the debt of the federal government.

1:40 P.M. –

Mr. Bachus raised a point of order against the Maloney amendment Mr. Bachus stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of Rule XVI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

1:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Maloney amendment number 9 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which lists the number of underwater mortgages in 43 states and the District of Columbia.

12:26 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 830.

12:25 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 150 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 830 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 150.

12:03 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 P.M. –

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

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

12:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Raymond Bowman, Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee.

12:00 P.M. –

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

10:51 A.M. –

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

10:01 A.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert E. Latta to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Convenes: 10:00am

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 2:15pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 10:30am, Senator Moran will deliver his maiden speech to the Senate.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive session to consider the nomination of Max Oliver, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. There will be up to 15 minutes for debate on the nomination prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Senators should expect the vote on confirmation of the Oliver nomination to begin around 2:30pm.

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

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

The Senate reached an agreement to consider Executive calendar #10, the nomination of James Boasberg, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia, at 4:30pm on Monday, March 14.

Under the agreement, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Senators should the vote on confirmation to begin at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, March 14.

Today we were unable to reach an agreement to begin consideration of the Small Business Committee’s bill, S.493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.

As a result, Senator Reid moved to proceed to the bill and filed cloture on the motion.

The cloture vote will occur Monday evening. There will be 2 votes at 5:30pm on Monday. The first vote will be on confirmation of James Boasberg (DC District Judge) and the second vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.

Votes:

38: Confirmation of Max Oliver, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina;

Confirmed: 96-0

Unanimous Consent:

Confirmed Timothy J. Feighery, of New York, to be Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the US.

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

01/21/2011 Nativegrl77

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 24, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:11 P.M. –

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

7:10 P.M. –

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

7:00 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 43:

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

6:59 P.M. –

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

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

6:53 P.M. –

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

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:30 P.M. –

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

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

6:25 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 43:

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

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

5:15 P.M. –

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

Considered as privileged matter.

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

2:12 P.M. –

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

2:02 P.M. –

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

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

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

2:01 P.M. –

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

2:00 P.M. –

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

12:18 P.M. –

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

12:01 P.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of a legislative business.

12:00 P.M. –

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.