| CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 2, 2011 112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION.@@@@@@@@@ 9:03 P.M. – On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 3, 2011. Mr. Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn. 8:09 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 8:08 P.M. – Mr. Scott (SC) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 294. 8:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:01 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2055as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote. Mr. Culberson moved that the Committee now rise. 8:00 P.M. – On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by voice vote. 7:48 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Culberson amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Culberson.
7:01 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2055.The Speaker designated the Honorable Lee Terry 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. 288and Rule XVIII. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2055with 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. 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. 288.
7:00 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as privileged matter.
6:58 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 188 (Roll no. 409). 6:52 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 234 (Roll no. 408). 6:31 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 6:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase grants for Transportation Security and Counterterrorism through offsets from the Department of Homeland Security’s National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. 6:23 P.M. – Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
6:22 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. 6:21 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2017.On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote. Mr. Aderholt moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report. 6:20 P.M. – On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 107 – 313 (Roll no. 407). 6:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Mica amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 204 (Roll no. 406). 6:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 224 (Roll no. 405). 6:09 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cole amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 – 170 (Roll no. 404). 6:06 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rokita amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 205 (Roll no. 403). 6:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rokita amendment Failed by recorded vote: 110 – 312 (Roll no. 402). 5:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 – 164 (Roll no. 401). 5:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 300 (Roll no. 400). 5:52 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote: 127 – 295 (Roll no. 399). 5:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 289 – 131 (Roll no. 398). 5:46 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 168, 1 Present (Roll no. 397). 5:34 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Failed by recorded vote: 207 – 213 (Roll no. 396). 5:06 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 5:01 P.M. – Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to change existinlaw and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. 4:56 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Ms. Eshoo.
4:49 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis(CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis(CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 4:29 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis(CO) amendment number 23 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.
4:12 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business. 4:11 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 2. 3:20 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:19 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. 3:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mica amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mica demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 3:03 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn. 3:02 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Mica.
2:52 P.M. – By unanimous consent, the Issa amendment was withdrawn. 2:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Issa amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order. 2:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Issa.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gohmert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gohmert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 2:35 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gohmert amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gohmert.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cole (OK) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cole (OK) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 2:28 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole (OK) amendment No. 42 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.
2:26 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. The previous question was ordered without objection. 1:55 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.Considered as privileged matter.
1:52 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017as unfinished business. 1:51 P.M. – On motion to that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.Mr. Aderholt moved to that the Committee now rise. 1:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 234 (Roll no. 395). 1:46 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sherman amendment Failed by recorded vote: 208 – 213 (Roll no. 394). 1:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 – 157 (Roll no. 393). 1:39 P.M. – On agreeing to the Carter amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 180 (Roll no. 392). 1:35 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lummis amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 177 (Roll no. 391). 1:32 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 204 (Roll no. 390). 1:28 P.M. – On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 273 – 150 (Roll no. 389). 12:53 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 12:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote. 12:41 P.M. – Debate – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).
12:40 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order. 12:37 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment no. 18 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. 12:36 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.
12:35 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order. 12:33 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment no. 19 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.
12:32 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Baldwin amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order. 12:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Baldwin amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. 12:25 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Baldwin.
12:24 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business. 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. Poe of TX 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 Dr. John Sloop, First Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia. 12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 2. 11:09 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 House convened, starting a new legislative day.
The Senate will re-Convene on June 6th at 2pmET State work period May 30-June 4
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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: Both Chambers are in Session today …
The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET on February 10, 2011.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 10, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
9:21 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:19 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
H. Res. 72:
directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth
3:28 P.M. –
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further consideration of H.Res. 72.
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 9 hours and 30 minutes of debate on H. Res. 72.
3:26 P.M. –
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 72 with 9 hours and 30 minutes of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against the resolution are waived. The resolution provides that the amendment recommended by the Committee on Rules now printed in H. Res. 72 shall be considered as adopted.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 73.
H. Res. 73:
providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 72) directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 255 – 169 (Roll no. 31).
3:18 P.M. –
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 180 (Roll no. 30).
3:11 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
3:10 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H.Res. 73 and adoption of the resolution if ordered, all of which had been debated earlier, and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
H. Res. 79:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 514) to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 176 (Roll no. 29).
2:47 P.M. –
The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:39 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 79.
1:38 P.M. –
Considered as privileged matter.
H. Res. 73:
providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 72) directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 73, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:26 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 73.
12:24 P.M. –
Considered as privileged matter.
12:06 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.
The House received a communication from John V. Sullivan, House Parliamentarian. Mr. Sullivan submitted to the House a facsimile of a letter of resignation submitted by Rep. Christopher J. Lee to the pertinent Executive authority in the State of New York which was received in the Capitol on February 9, 2011. The facsimile previously laid before the House had been addressed to the Governor rather than to the Secretary of State. This document will round out the papers of the House on the matter of Rep. Christopher J. Lee’s resignation.
12:02 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Murphy of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01 P.M. –
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00 P.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, DC.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 10.
10:34 A.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00 A.M. –
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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The Senate Convenes at 4:00pmET February 10, 2011
Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
We hope to clear the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) legislation on Thursday.
Senators should expect the next votes to begin around 5:30pm on Monday, February 14. Those votes could be on a judicial nomination and amendments to the FAA Authorization bill.
Adopted S.Res.48, a resolution congratulating the Green Bay Packers on winning Super Bowl XLV.
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The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET January 25, 2011
Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
Roll call votes are possible during Tuesday’s session. Senators will be notified when any votes scheduled.
The Senate is in recess until 8:30pm.
Senators are asked to gather in the Senate chamber at 8:30pm and at 8:40pm proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representative for President Obama’s State of the Union address.
Upon dissolution of the joint session, the Senate will adjourn until 9:30am on Wednesday, January 26.
Unanimous Consent:
Adopted H.Con.Res.10 >> http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:H.Con.Res.10 : providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
Adopted S.Con.Res3 >> http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:S.Con.Res3 :concurrent resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta, a native of Hiawatha, Iowa, and the first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 25, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
8:36 P.M. –
JOINT SESSION – The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.
8:35 P.M. –
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 25.
2:33 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M. today for the purpose of receiving in a joint session with the Senate the President of the United States.
2:31 P.M. –
The House received a communication from Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader. Pursuant to Section 114(b) of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act (2 U.S.C. 1103), Ms. Pelosi appointed the Honorable Terri A. Sewell of Alabama to the Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development for a term of six years
2:30 P.M. –
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 54.
H. Res. 49:
providing Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor
2:29 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 – 0 (Roll no. 21).
2:22 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
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.
H. Res. 38:
to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels
2:21 P.M. –
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 – 165 (Roll no. 20).
2:13 P.M. –
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 242, 1 Present (Roll no. 19).
1:49 P.M. –
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:48 P.M. –
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:42 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 38.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 38 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 closed to amendments. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the resolution are waived.
12:41 P.M. –
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 43.
H.R. 366:
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
12:39 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:35 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 366.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
H. Res. 53:
electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives
12:33 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.
H. Res. 49:
providing Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12:18 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 49.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Latham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
12:17 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to H.Con.Res. 10 without amendment.
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.
H. Res. 52:
electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives
12:02 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.
12:01 P.M. –
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX 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. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 25.
10:33 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 Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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Congress … the Republican led House of Representatives meet @10am -break until 2pm only to call 2 recesses &back to work for what? 2hrs #Republican fail … the Senate on 1/25
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 24, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
7:11 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:10 P.M. –
Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 26: Mr. Paul for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Mr. Turner for 5 min.
7:00 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
H. Res. 43:
providing for consideration of the resolution ( H. Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels
6:59 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 168 (Roll no. 18).
6:53 P.M. –
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 174 (Roll no. 17).
6:31 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
6:30 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 43 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.
6:25 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
H. Res. 43:
providing for consideration of the resolution ( H. Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 43, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
5:15 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 43.
Considered as privileged matter.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.
2:12 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:02 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Young of IN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01 P.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:00 P.M. –
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.
12:18 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01 P.M. –
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of a legislative business.
12:00 P.M. –
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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