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

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 10, 2011

9:21 P.M. –

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

9:19 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 72:

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

3:28 P.M. –

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

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

3:26 P.M. –

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

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

H. Res. 73:

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

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

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

3:18 P.M. –

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

3:11 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

3:10 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 79:

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

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

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

2:47 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

1:39 P.M. –

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

1:38 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 73:

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

12:26 P.M. –

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

12:24 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:06 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.

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

12:02 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

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

12:01 P.M. –

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

12:00 P.M. –

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

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

10:34 A.M. –

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

10:00 A.M. –

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

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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

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

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

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

Unanimous Consent:

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

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

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

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

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

The following amendments are pending to S.223:

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

– Blunt amendment #5 (private screening company)

– Nelson (FL) #34 (NASA)

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

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

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

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

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

– McCain amendment #4 (Essential Air Service)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Votes:

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

Confirmed: 94-0

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

Confirmed: 95-0

This is the last vote of the day.

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Congress … The Senate -in Session today 2pmET

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The Senate Convenes at 2:00pm 1/31/2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes during Monday’s session of the Senate. However, the Majority Leader hopes to reach an agreement to begin consideration of S.223, the Federal Aviation Administration Act.

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted S.Res.22, a resolution condemning the New Year’s Day attack on the Coptic Christian community in Alexandria, Egypt and urging the Government of Egypt to fully investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of this heinous act.

AdoptedS.res. 34, a resolution designating the week of February 7 through 11, 2011, as “National School Counseling Week.”

Adopted S.Res.35, a resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2011 as National Data Privacy Day.

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Congress… The Senate will be back in Session 1/31 -the Republican led House 2/8

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The Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET

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01/26/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 9:30amET January 26, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 10:30am 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. The Republicans will control the first half and the Majority will control the final half.

At 10:30am, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.Res.14, a resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson Arizona. There will be up to 3 ½ hours for debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to a vote on the adoption of the resolution, with no amendments or motions in order prior to the vote on adoption. If the resolution is adopted, by consent the preamble will be agreed to.

Upon disposition of the resolution, the Senate will resume morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

Votes:

1: Adoption of S.Res.14, a resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona;

Agreed to: 97-0

Unanimous Consent:

Passed H.R.366, a bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (through May 31, 2011).

Adopted S.Res.26, a resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 26, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 26, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

2:56 P.M. –

The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 1. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 8, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Chu moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:25 P.M. –

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

2:24 P.M. –

The House received a communication from Heath Shuler, Member of Congress. Mr. Shuler notified the House that he was taking a leave of absence from the Committee on Small Business until his tenure on the Committee on the Budget is completed. It was his understanding from Clause C of Rule 19 of the Democratice Caucus Rules that he would continue to accrue seniority during the leave of absence, at the same rate as if he had continued to serve on the Committee on Small Business. Accompanying this letter was a letter from the Democratic Leader verifying that his seniority on the Committee on Small Business will continue to accrue during his absence.

2:23 P.M. –

The House received a communication from the Honorable Ms. Lofgren, Zoe . Ms. Lofgren, Zoe submitted her resignation from the Committee on Ethics. The resignation was accepted without objection.

2:17 P.M. –

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

2:16 P.M. –

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: Mr. Brady of TX, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Camp, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Amash and Mr. Mulvaney.

2:15 P.M. –

Pursuant to section 201(a)(2) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment – Control Act of 1974 (2. U.S.C. 601), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker and President Pro Tempore of the Senate announced that they had jointly appointed Dr. Douglas W. Elmendorf as Director of the Congressional Budget Office for the term expiring January 3, 2015.

HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP – Pursuant to section 4(a) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP: Mr. Dreier, Mr. Fortenberry, Mrs. Biggert, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Wilson of SC, Mr. Roskam, Mr. Crenshaw and Mr. Diaz-Balart.

UNITED STATES GROUP OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, Clause 10 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the UNITED STATES GROUP OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY: Mr. Turner, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Miller of FL, Mrs. Emerson, Ms. Granger and Mr. Bilirakis.

BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION – Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C 42-43), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: Mr. Johnson Sam of TX and Mr. LaTourette.

2:14 P.M. –

PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELELLIGENCE – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELELLIGENCE: Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Thompson of CA, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Boren, Mr. Gutierrez and Mr. Chandler.

H. Res. 62:

electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 359:

to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions

2:13 P.M. –

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 160 (Roll no. 25).

2:05 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 173 – 228 (Roll no. 24).

1:49 P.M. –

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

1:40 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 require the Committee on Ways and means to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which strikes all after the enacting clause and inserts in lieu thereof a complete new text.

1:36 P.M. –

Mr. Walz (MN) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.

Mr. Walz moves to recommit the bill H.R. 359 to the Committee on Ways and Means with instructions to report the same to the House forthwith with the following amendment: ¢

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.

1:35 P.M. –

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. 359.

On agreeing to the Peters amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 396 – 7 (Roll no. 23).

1:11 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Peters amendment which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

1:08 P.M. –

Mr. Roskam raised a point of order against the Polis amendment Mr. Roskam stated that the provisions of the amendment violated clause 10, of rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

1:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment in the nature of a substitute under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to insert an entirely new text.

1:00 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Moore amendment was withdrawn.

12:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Moore.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to insert an entirely new text.

12:57 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Tsongas amendment was withdrawn.

12:54 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tsongas amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Tsongas.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section entitled Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds for Presidential Campaign and Lobbying Activities.

By unanimous consent, the Castor (FL) amendment was withdrawn.

12:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Castor (FL) amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Castor (FL).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer funds in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to the Office of Justice programs to provide for local law enforcement costs of providing security at Presidential nominating conventions.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and announced by voice vote the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peters requested a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

12:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Peters amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Peters.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add language to the bill stipulating that all amounts in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund after the date of the enactment of the legislation shall be transferred by the Secretary to the general fund of Treasury only if used to reduce the deficit.

11:44 A.M. –

The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.

11:43 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 3.

H.R. 359:

to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions

11:42 A.M. –

The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.

11:35 A.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 359.

11:34 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette 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. 54 and Rule XVIII.

11:33 A.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 359 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. All points of order against provisions of the bill are waived.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 54.

H. Res. 54:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 359) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions

11:31 A.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 178 (Roll no. 22).

10:15 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 54.

Considered as privileged matter.

10:02 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

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

10:01 A.M. –

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