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the Senate Convenes: 10:00am ET October 5, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one
    hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each and the
    Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final
    half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1619,
    the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act. As a reminder to all Senators,
    the Majority Leader filed cloture on S.1619 during Tuesday’s session.  As a
    result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is at
    1:00pm on Wednesday. Unless an agreement is reached, this cloture vote will
    occur Thursday morning.  Roll call votes in relation to amendments to the bill
    are possible during Wednesday’s session.

Tuesday evening, cloture was filed on S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm today, Wednesday, October 05, 2011. If your Senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve his or her right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

Adopted S.Res.287, designating October 2011 as “Filipino American History
Month”.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER  5, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:30:42 P.M. -Mr. Whitfield asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011. Agreed to without objection.7:29:54 P.M. -H.R. 2681Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2681 as unfinished business.7:29:41 P.M. -H.R. 2681On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.7:29:20 P.M. -H.R. 2681Mr. Whitfield moved that the Committee now rise.7:28:52 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Edwards amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Edwards demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:16:53 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Edwards amendment No. 3.7:16:29 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards,  numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section on findings relating to health benifits.7:15:19 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:06:57 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Keating amendment No. 5.7:05:12 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.6:59:04 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment No. 23.6:59:00 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen,  numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to study the impact of potential reductions in the number of illness-related absences from work due to respiratory or other illnesses.6:56:03 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 252 (Roll no. 759).6:52:16 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 256 (Roll no. 758).6:48:58 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 249 (Roll no. 757).6:44:52 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 248 (Roll no. 756).6:39:42 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 248 (Roll no. 755).6:36:21 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 262 (Roll no. 754).6:32:55 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Pallone amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 253 (Roll no. 753).6:29:07 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 254 (Roll no. 752).6:25:03 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 254 (Roll no. 751).6:20:54 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 248 (Roll no. 750).6:17:31 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 – 254 (Roll no. 749).6:14:04 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 251 (Roll no. 748).6:10:04 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 246 (Roll no. 747).5:45:24 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:40:15 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment No. 14.5:39:54 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison,  numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new subsection entitled Notice in Federal Register.5:38:50 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:26:20 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment No. 2.5:25:52 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore,  numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled Delayed Effective Date.5:24:57 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:17:46 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch amendment No. 20.5:17:27 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch,  numbered 20 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section that finds that the American people are exposed to mercury from industrial sources addressed by the rules listed in section 2(b) of this Act through the consumption of fish containing mercury and every State in the Nation has issued at least one mercury advisory for fish consumption.5:16:30 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:08:55 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment No. 18.5:08:34 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA),  numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section entitled Protection from Respiratory and Cardiovascular Illness and Death.5:07:52 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:02:16 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment No. 8.5:00:46 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley,  numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section pertaining to Protection from Avoidable Cases of Cancer.5:00:11 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee(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.4:51:34 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee(TX) amendment No. 4.4:51:30 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to strike in the Compliance Dates section that “not earlier than 5 years after the effective date of the regulation” and insert “not later than 3 years after the regulation is promulated as final”.4:50:42 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:43:43 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pallone amendment No. 21.4:43:21 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Pallone,  numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to add new sections on Findings and Reducing Blood-Mercury Concentrations.4:42:21 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:39:06 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 16.4:36:49 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman,  numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to find that if the rules specified in section 3(b) remain in effect, they are expected to reduce the amount of mercury that deposits to land and water.4:36:03 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:28:23 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 9.4:28:05 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman,  numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled Determination; Authorization.4:27:34 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:04:13 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 14:04:11 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Ms. Schakowsky,  numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section that finds that mercury released into the ambient air from cement kilns addressed by the rules listed in section 2(b) of this Act is a potent neurotoxin that can damage the development of an infant’s brain.4:03:27 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:36:23 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment No. 17.3:36:20 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps,  numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which includes findings for health costs and benefits for the rules specified in section 3(b).3:35:58 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:08:12 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rush amendment No. 7.3:08:09 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush,  numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to add a paragraph which describes a “Rule of Construction” for section 5. The paragraph notes that section 5 is intended to supplement the provisions of, and shall not be construed to supersede any requirement, limitation, or other provision of, sections 112 and 129 of the Clean Air Act.3:07:48 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:17:34 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 11.2:17:30 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman,  numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which instructs the EPA Administrator to not delay actions to reduce emissions from any cement kiln if such emissions are harming brain development or causing learning disabilities in infants or children.2:16:09 P.M. -H.R. 2681COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE- AMENDMENT DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole will proceed with debate on offered amendments under the 5 minute rule.1:06:08 P.M. -H.R. 2681GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2681.12:59:57 P.M. -H.R. 2681The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.12:59:56 P.M. -H.R. 2681House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 419 and Rule XVIII.12:59:14 P.M. -H.R. 2681Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2681 and H.R. 2250 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. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated October 4, 2011, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.12:59:09 P.M. -H.R. 2681Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 419. H.R. 2681 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes.”12:55:13 P.M. -H.R. 1343Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:55:09 P.M. -H.R. 1343On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.12:33:19 P.M. -H.R. 1343DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1343.12:33:15 P.M. -H.R. 1343Considered under suspension of the rules.12:33:00 P.M. -H.R. 1343Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1343 — “To return unused or reclaimed funds made available for broadband awards in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the Treasury of the United States.”12:32:37 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.12:03:19 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.12:03:08 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Rigell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:35 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 5.11:15:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:02:11 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate.10:01:54 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 771 and H.R. 1632.10:00:47 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.10:00:38 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Vicky Hartzler to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:07 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate HR2832,


the Senate Convened at 9:30amET September 22, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning
    business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10
    minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority
    controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of
    H.R.2832, the Generalized System of Preferences bill.  The only remaining
    amendments in order to the Casey amendment #633 (Trade Adjustment Assistance)
    are the following:

    • Rubio amendment #651 (TAA limited eligibility)
    • Thune amendment #650 (ITC report) and
    • Cornyn amendment #634 (sale of F-16 aircraft to Taiwan).
  • There will be up to 5 hours of debate on the Rubio, Thune and Cornyn
    amendments, equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their
    designees, with Senator Cornyn controlling one hour of the Republican time and
    Senators Thune and Rubio each controlling 30 minutes of the Republican time.
  • At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the
    Republican Leader, there will be up to 5 roll call votes in relation to the
    following:

    • Rubio amendment #651
    • Thune amendment #650
    • Cornyn amendment #634
    • Casey amendment #633, as amended, if amended and
    • H.R.2832, as amended, if amended.
  • Each vote will require 60-votes in the affirmative.  There will be 2 minutes
    of debate prior to each vote.
  • Additionally, we await action by the House on the continuing resolution.
  • 11amETThe following amendments are pending to H.R.2832, the Generalized System of Preferences Act:
  • Casey-Brown (OH)-Baucusamendment #633 (Trade Adjustment Assistance)Cornyn amendment #634 (F-16 aircraft to Taiwan) to the Casey-Brown(OH
  • -Baucus amendment #633Rubio amendment #651 (TAA limited eligibility) to the Casey-Brown(OH)-Baucus amendment #633

The following amendments to H.R.2832 have been considered and Votes taken

McConnell amendment #626 (Trade Promotion Authority), as modified (preventing extraneous provisions in free trade agreements) to Casey amendment #633; Not Agreed to: 45-55 (60-vote threshold)

  • Hatch amendment #641 (Trade Adjustment Assistance enactment dependent upon Free Trade Agreementsenactment) to Casey amendment #633; Not Agreed to: 44-54 (60-vote threshold)
  • McCain amendment#625 to Casey amendment #633 (TAA 2-year extension); Not Agreed to: 46-53 (60-vote threshold)
  • Hatch amendment #642 (TAA eligibility) to Casey amendment #633; Not Agreed to: 40-57 (60-vote threshold)
  • Kyl amendment #645 (repeal TAA for firms) is now pending to the Casey amendment #633 (TAA); Not Agreed to: 43-54 (60-vote threshold)
  • 11:16amET
  • The Cornyn amendment #634 (F-16 aircraft to Taiwan) is now pending to the Casey-Brown(OH)-Baucus amendment #633 to H.R.2832.
  • 11:34amETThe Rubio amendment #651 (TAA limited eligibility) is now pending to the Casey-Brown(OH)-Baucus amendment #633 to H.R.2832.At approximately 4:30pm today, there will be up to 5 roll call votes in relation to the following:Rubio 2nd degree amendment #651 (TAA limited eligibility) to amendment #633Thune 2nd degree amendment #650 (ITC report) to amendment #633

    (10 minutes of debate, equally divided and controlled)

    Cornyn 2nd degree amendment #634 (sale of F-16 aircraft to Taiwan) to amendment #633

    Casey-Brown(OH)-Baucus amendment #633 (TAA), as amended, if amended and

    (10 minutes of debate, equally divided and controlled)

    Passage of H.R.2832, the Generalized System of Preferences Act, as amended, if amended.

    Each roll call vote will require 60 votes in the affirmative. There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote unless otherwise noted. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

     VOTES

  • 4:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Rubio amendment #651 (TAA eligibility); Not agreed to: 34-62 (60-vote threshold)
  • 5:02 pm the Senate began a roll call vote on the Thune amendment #650 (ITC report); Not agreed to: 44-52 (60-vote threshold) 
  • 5:33 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cornyn amendment #634 (F-16 aircraft to Taiwan); Not agreed to: 48-48 (60-vote threshold) 5:53 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Casey-Brown (OH)-Baucus amendment #633 (TAA); Agreed to: 69-28 (60-vote threshold)
  • 6:26 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.2832, the Generalized System of Preferences Act, as amended; Passed: 70-27
  • Passed H.R.2338, the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
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12:50 A.M. –  The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 23, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Cassidy moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 2608:
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 

12:49 A.M. –  Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Con. Res. 81, enrollment corrections onH.R. 2608have been made.

H. Con. Res. 81:
directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment ofH.R. 2608 

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

H.R. 2608:
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 

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

On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 203(Roll no. 727).

12:25 A.M. –  The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:20 P.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to H.Res. 412, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rogers (KY) motion to agree to the Senate amendment with an amendment toH.R. 2608.

11:19 P.M. –  Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 412, Mr. Rogers (KY) took from the Speaker’s tableH.R. 2608with the Senate amendment thereto, and was recognized for a motion.

H. Res. 412:
providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2608) 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 

11:18 P.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 176(Roll no. 726).

11:11 P.M. –  On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 177(Roll no. 725).

9:42  P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 412.Considered as privileged matter.

9:41  P.M. –  Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules onH. Res. 412.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 22.

7:55  P.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 2401:
to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes 

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leavingH.R. 2401as unfinished business.

7:54  P.M. –  On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.Mr. Whitfield moved to rise.

7:53  P.M. –  The Chair announced that all general debate forH.R. 2401had expired.

5:36  P.M. –  GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate onH.R. 2401.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 toH. Res. 406and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration ofH.R. 2401with 2 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in this report and shall be debatable for the time specified in this report.

Considered under the provisions of ruleH. Res. 406.

H. Res. 411:
electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives 

5:35  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. 406:
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2401) to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes 

5:34  P.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 175(Roll no. 724).

5:25  P.M. –  On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 184(Roll no. 723).

5:18  P.M. –  Considered as unfinished business.

5:17  P.M. –  UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question and adoption ofH. Res. 406, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 409:
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules 

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 182(Roll no. 722).

5:10  P.M. –  On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 180(Roll no. 721).

3:34  P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 409.Considered as privileged matter.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 22.

1:34  P.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 406:
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2401) to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes 

1:33  P.M. –  POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 406, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:45 P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 406.Considered as privileged matter.

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.

12:01 P.M. –  Director of the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs – Pursuant to section 103(c) of Public Law 108-83 (2 U.S.C. 130-2), the Speaker appointed Janice C. Robinson .PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Long 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 September 22.

11:15 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 received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed toS. Con. Res. 17and passedS. 633.The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: debates & votes on raising the debt ceiling -through the weekend?


The Senate Convenes: 1:00pmET July 30, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.627, the legislative vehicle for the debt limit increase.
  • The time from 1:30pm until 7:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority and the Republicans controlling alternating 30-minute blocks of time with the Majority controlling the first block. Additionally, the time from 7:30pm until 8:00pm will be equally divided and controlled with the Republicans controlling the first 15 minutes and the Majority controlling the final 15 minutes.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.627 with the Reid amendment #589.
  • The Senate is now expecting a live quorum and a motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the attendance of absent Senators around 5:30pm.
  • 5:339pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to instruct the Sergeant At Arms to request the presence of absent Senators; Agreed to: 75-20

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 30, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:16 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on July 31, 2011.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 2062:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Meetinghouse Lane in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, as the “Matthew A. Pucino Post Office” 

3:14 P.M. – On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2693:
to cut spending, maintain existing commitments, and for other purposes 

3:12 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 Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 173 – 246(Roll no. 682).

1:43 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2693.

1:42 P.M. – Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:41 P.M. – Mr. Dreier moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

1:39 P.M. – On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 – 113, 2 Present(Roll no. 681).

H.R. 1843:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 489 Army Drive in Barrigada, Guam, as the “John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office Building” 

1:32 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 3(Roll no. 680).

1:26 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1975:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 281 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, as the “First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building” 

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0(Roll no. 679).

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

1:00 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 30.

12:33 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:04 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. Paulsen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Connolly demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: debates & votes on the Debt Ceiling


the Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 29, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will recess until 11:00am.
  • At 11:00am, the Senate will be in morning business until 12:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • At 12:00pm, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
  • Democratic Senators are reminded there is a caucus at 10:00am on Friday.

Morning business has been extended until 6:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 29, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

 6:52 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

6:47 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 789:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Main Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office” 

6:39 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.

Considered as unfinished business.

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

6:38 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 420 – 0(Roll no. 678).

6:25 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

S. 627:
to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays 

6:24 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 – 210(Roll no. 677).

6:08 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 244(Roll no. 676).

5:52 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

5:44 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the joint committee on deficit reduction to consider the elimination of oil and gas subsidies for the major integrated oil companies and the elimination of subsidies for corporate jets before cutting essential education programs. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.

5:43 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

5:35 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings resumed onS. 627.Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 383:
providing for further consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays 

5:34 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 187(Roll no. 675).

5:11 P.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

4:00 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 383.Considered as privileged matter.

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

3:52 P.M. – On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 1, 1 Present(Roll no. 674).Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:46 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 440:
to provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia 

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

3:45 P.M. – On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 20(Roll no. 673).

3:40 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 382:
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules 

3:39 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 186(Roll no. 672).

3:32 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 185(Roll no. 671).

2:02 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 382.Considered as privileged matter.

2:01 P.M. – Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules onH. Res. 383.

2:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 29.

9:15 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:03 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline 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.

9:01 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Neugebauer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate


the Senate Convened at  10:00amET July 28, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Majority Leader will be recognized.

Morning business has been extended until 5pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to ten minutes each. At 5pm, Senator Reid will be recognized.

Senator Reid announced the Senate will vote in relation to Speaker Boehner’s bill this evening. The House is expected to vote between 6pm and 7pm. It will take some time for the message to be received in the Senate. Our best guess is that the Senate will conduct this roll call vote between 7pm and 9pm this evening. Timing is subject to change since it is reliant upon House action.

Despite the delay in the House, the Senate still plans on conducting a roll call vote in relation to the Boehner plan during today’s session. Timing of this vote is uncertain but as stated, it is the Leader’s intention to have the vote tonight.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair. When the Senate reconvenes, another message will be posted. The unofficial transcript of Senator Reid’s remarks is below.

19:42:42 NSP} (MR. REID) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, WE’RE AWAITING ACTION ON THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THEIR BILL. FOR THAT REASON, I WOULD ASK CONSENT THAT WE RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR AND THAT I’LL MAKE THAT MOTION IN JUST A MINUTE. FOR THE INFORMATION OF ALL SENATORS, I DON’T EXPECT OR ANTICIPATE ANY ACTION HERE BEFORE 9:00 SO I DOUBT WE WOULD RECONVENE BEFORE 9:00 P.M. TONIGHT. SO NOW, MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE SENATE STAND IN RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR.

Passed H.R.2608, the Small Business Program Extension and Reform Act of 2011 w/ Landrieu substitute amendment

 

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 28, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

 6:50 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 2548:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the “Charles ‘Chip’ Lawrence Chan Post Office Building” 

6:49 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.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.

6:48 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 2149:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4354 Pahoa Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii, as the “Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building” 

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.

6:38 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2149.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2062:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Meetinghouse Lane in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, as the “Matthew A. Pucino Post Office” 

6:37 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

6:32 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2062.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 1843:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 489 Army Drive in Barrigada, Guam, as the “John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office Building” 

6:31 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

6:23 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 1843.Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

H.R. 1975:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 281 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, as the “First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building” 

6:22 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

6:14 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 1975.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 789:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Main Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office” 

6:13 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

6:08 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 789.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

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

6:07 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

6:00 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2213.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

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

5:59 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

5:52 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2244.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2548:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the “Charles ‘Chip’ Lawrence Chan Post Office Building” 

5:51 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

5:44 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2548.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

5:43 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

5:40 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings onS. 627until a time to be announced.

S. 627:
to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays 

3:01 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with two hours of debate onS. 627.Rule provides for consideration ofS. 627with 2 hours 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, modified by the amendments printed in part B of that report shall be considered as adopted.

3:00 P.M. – Considered under the provisions of ruleH. Res. 375.

H. Res. 377:
electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives 

2:59 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.

H.R. 2584:
making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

2:58 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leavingH.R. 2584as unfinished business.On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

2:57 P.M. – Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.On agreeing to the Walberg amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 670).

2:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 669).

2:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lankford amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 668).

2:38 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 667).

2:31 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lankford amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 666).

2:25 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 665).

2:19 P.M. – On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 664).

2:01 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

2:00 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 375:
providing for consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays, and for other purposes 

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 186(Roll no. 663).

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

1:35 P.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:33 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 375.

12:28 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.

12:27 P.M. – The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared with respect to the actions of certain persons to undermine the sovereignty of Lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions is to continue in effect beyond August 1, 2011. – referred to the Committee onForeign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-47).

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. Lamborn 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 28.

11:47 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

11:07 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passedH.R. 2608amended.

10:03 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.

10:02 A.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passedS. 1188and agreed toS. Con. Res. 26.

10:01 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.