The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Friday, June 7, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. The time until 1:30pm will be for debate on the motion to proceed with Senator Sessions, or his designee, controlling three hours and the Majority Leader, or his designee, controlling the remaining time.
The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 12:00 noon today the Senate will observe a moment of silence to honor the victims of the tornado in Oklahoma.
Following the moment of silence at noon, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal participation in soil and water conservation programs).
Following the votes Senator Gillibrand will be recognized and intends to offer amendment #931 (restore SNAP cuts with offset).
The managers of the bill are also working on a Sessionsamendment #945, but there may be an additional modification. If that modification is agreeable to both sides, it is their intention to adopt that amendment, as modified, prior to the caucus meetings.
12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal participation in soil and water conservation programs);Agreed To: 87-8
Senator Gillibrand offered amendment #931 (SNAP funding). The Sessions amendment #945 (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance), as modified, was agreed to.
Following Senator Gillibrand’s statement, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm. After the lunch we will continue to process amendments to the Farm bill.
Senator Sanders asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendments #963 (CFTC investigation on energy futures and swaps markets) and #964 (CFTC regulation of energy markets). Senator Stabenow said there is an objection to setting aside the pending amendment.
Senator Roberts has called up amendment #948 (SNAP). We are working on an agreement to have a couple votes this afternoon in relation to the Gillibrand and Roberts amendments. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.
The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:
Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70
4:07pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP);
Not Agreed To: 40-58
4:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP);
Not Agreed To: 26-70
Senator Murray asked unanimous consent to proceed to H.Con.Res.25, that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees. This is the long way of saying she asked to go to conference on the Budget resolution.
Senator Paul asked that Murray modify her request to make it not in order to consider any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator McCain objected to Paul’s request.
Senator McCain then asked that the original Murray request be modified so that 2 motions to instruct conferees be in order, one related to the debt limit and the other related to taxes. Senator Paul objected to the modification. Senator Paul then objected to Murray’s original request.
Following the period of morning business, the Senate resumed consideration of the Farm bill and Senator Stabenow called up Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband).
The Senate is now in a period of morning business until 6:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes tonight.
Tomorrow the Senate will resume consideration of the Farm bill and continue to process amendments.
As a reminder, at 4pm on Wednesday, May 22, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to. The motions to reconsider will be considered made and laid upon the table, all with no intervening action or debate.
This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES1) Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 40-58
2) Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding); Not Agreed to: 26-70
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.45, the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
Began the Rule 14 process of S.1003, the Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act. (Coburn)
Began the Rule 14 process of S.1004, the Anti-Trust Freedom Act. (Paul)
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.
10:42:42 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:52 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
12:01:12 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Mark Turner, South Valley Community Church, Gilroy, California.
12:02:59 P.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:02 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cartwright to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:23 P.M.
The Speaker recognized Ms. Zoe Lofgren for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:30 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.
12:34:13 P.M.
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 May 21, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 309.
12:35:28 P.M.
H.R. 1412
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1412 — “To improve and increase the
availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
12:35:46 P.M.
H.R. 1412
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:35:48 P.M.
H.R. 1412
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1412.
12:48:22 P.M.
H.R. 1412
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.
12:49:03 P.M.
H.R. 570
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 570 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans.”
12:49:06 P.M.
H.R. 570
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:49:09 P.M.
H.R. 570
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 570.
1:03:27 P.M.
H.R. 570
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:03:31 P.M.
H.R. 570
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:03:34 P.M.
H.R. 570
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:04:29 P.M.
H.R. 324
Mr. Cotton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 324 — “To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.”
1:04:56 P.M.
H.R. 324
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:04:58 P.M.
H.R. 324
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 324.
1:17:35 P.M.
H.R. 324
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.
1:18:28 P.M.
H.R. 1344
Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1344 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
1:19:00 P.M.
H.R. 1344
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:19:03 P.M.
H.R. 1344
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1344.
1:48:53 P.M.
H.R. 1344
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.
1:50:01 P.M.
S. 982
Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 982 — “To prohibit the Corps of Engineers from taking certain actions to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam, and for other purposes.”
1:50:16 P.M.
S. 982
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:50:18 P.M.
S. 982
<DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 982.
2:10:51 P.M.
S. 982
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:10:54 P.M.
S. 982
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:25 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 16
Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 16 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.”
2:12:29 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 16
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:12:34 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 16
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 16.
2:22:19 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 16
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:22:21 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:47 P.M.
Mr. Grayson was recognized by the Chair to offer a resolution.
2:24:41 P.M.
The resolution was reported and the Chair recognized Mr. Grayson for the purpose of presenting argument to support the privileged status of the resolution.
2:24:42 P.M.
Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution offered by Mr. Grayson does not qualify as a question of the privileges of the House.
2:33:30 P.M.
H.R. 1412
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1412 — “To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
2:59:37 P.M.
H.R. 1412
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 164).
2:59:38 P.M.
H.R. 1412
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:59:51 P.M.
H.R. 324
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 324 — “To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.”
3:07:50 P.M.
H.R. 324
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 0 (Roll no. 165).
3:07:51 P.M.
H.R. 324
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:03 P.M.
H.R. 1344
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1344 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
3:14:46 P.M.
H.R. 1344
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 166).
3:14:47 P.M.
H.R. 1344
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:25 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:24:04 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:55:56 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:03:56 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
5:04:20 P.M.
Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 228.
5:04:21 P.M.
The House received a communication from Jim Costa, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Costa notified the House that he had been served a subpoena for documents issued by the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, regarding a third-party workers’ compensation matter. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he has determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
5:05:55 P.M.
Mr. Webster (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:05:57 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:58 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013.
The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. There will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to the items listed below, in the order listed. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration. There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote.
As a reminder, at 10:30am there will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, and on passage of the bill.The first vote will be the usual 15 minute vote and the remaining votes will be 10 minutes in duration. Senator Reid intends to close the votes as quickly as possible. Senators are encouraged to remain on or close to the floor during the vote series.Last week we were able to reach short time agreements on the Tavenner (CMMS) and Orrick (Northern District Judge of CA) nominations. Senator Reid intends to execute those orders later today. Senators will be notified when the votes are scheduled.
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #92 the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.
Orrick Agreement:
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided and controlled prior to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #40, the nomination of William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
10:35am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Coburn amendment #815 (beach replenishment);Not Agreed To: 43-53
11:01am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects);Not Agreed To: 35-61
The following amendments have been considered to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:
Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)
Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment) Not Agreed To: 43-53
Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects) Not Agreed to: 35-61
Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs for military) Agreed to by voice vote
Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods) Agreed to: 60-36
Hoeven amendment #909 (surplus water charges), as modified Agreed to by voice vote
Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs) was agreed to by voice vote
11:23am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);Agreed To: 60-36
The Senate is in a period of morning business until 2:00pm with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.At 2:00pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; and Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, en bloc.The time until 4:30 pm, will be equally divided in the usual form, with Senator Baucus in control of the time from 4:15 to 4:30pm. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed.
There will be two minutes for debate between the votes. The second vote be 10 minutes in length.
4:30pm votes:– Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; and- Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Senator Wyden asked unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.Senator Wyden objected to modifying the request.Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.
4:38pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #40, William H. Orrick III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of CaliforniaConfirmed: 56-41
5:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesConfirmed: 91-7
Executive Calendar #92, the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was confirmed 91-7. Following the vote, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.954, a bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2018 (the Farm bill). There will be no further roll call votes today.
The Senate has reached an agreement that on Monday, May 20th, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #73, S.954, the Farm bill.
WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013ROLL CALL VOTES
1) Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment) to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act; Not Agreed to: 43-532) Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects); Not Agreed to: 35-613) Merkley-Brown amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods); Agreed to: 60-364) Passage of S.601, WRDA, as amended; Passed: 83-14
5) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; Confirmed: 56-41
6) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Confirmed: 91-7
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Adopted S.Res.142, designating May 15th, 2013, as “National MPS (Mucopolysaccharidosis) Awareness Day”.
Completed the Rule 14 process of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. (Reed)
Last Floor Action: 5/14
9:10:47 P.M. – The House adjourned.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2013.
10:00:13 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mo Brooks to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:46 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.
10:50:57 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.
12:01:00 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:03:42 P.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:44 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Veasey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:16 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.
12:41:44 P.M.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:42:16 P.M.
INCLUSION OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE RECORD – Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the former Members program be printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former Members who spoke during the proceedings have the privilege of revising and extending their remarks. Agreed to without objection.
12:42:35 P.M.
H.R. 701
Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 701 — “To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.”
12:43:02 P.M.
H.R. 701
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:43:04 P.M.
H.R. 701
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 701.
12:57:49 P.M.
H.R. 701
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.
12:57:52 P.M.
H.R. 384
Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 384 — “To establish the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
12:58:26 P.M.
H.R. 384
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:58:28 P.M.
H.R. 384
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 384.
1:08:36 P.M.
H.R. 384
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.
1:10:23 P.M.
H.R. 356
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 356 — “To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled “An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes”.”
1:10:40 P.M.
H.R. 356
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:10:43 P.M.
H.R. 356
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 356.
1:16:02 P.M.
H.R. 356
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:04 P.M.
H.R. 356
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:16:05 P.M.
H.R. 767
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 767 — “To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project.”
1:16:41 P.M.
H.R. 767
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:16:43 P.M.
H.R. 767
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 767.
1:23:51 P.M.
H.R. 767
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.
1:23:54 P.M.
H.R. 573
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 573 — “To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.”
1:24:31 P.M.
H.R. 573
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:24:33 P.M.
H.R. 573
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 573.
1:28:57 P.M.
H.R. 573
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:29:00 P.M.
H.R. 573
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:29:24 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:04:00 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.
5:05:30 P.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules 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 May 15, 2013 at 4:23 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 601.
5:05:47 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:06:32 P.M.
H.R. 767
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 767 — “To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project.”
5:31:06 P.M.
H.R. 767
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 1 (Roll no. 147).
5:31:07 P.M.
H.R. 767
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:14 P.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a copy of the Certificate of Election received from the Honorable Mark Hammond, Secretary of State of South Carolina, indicating that, at the Special Election held on May 7, 2013, the Honorable Mark Sanford was duly elected Representative in Congress for the First Congressional District, State of South Carolina.
5:33:51 P.M.
OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Mark Sanford, First District, State of South Carolina, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
5:37:00 P.M.
Representative Sanford was recognized to address the House following the administration of the Oath of Office.
5:40:01 P.M.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath of office to the gentleman from South Carolina, the whole number of the House is 434.
5:41:22 P.M.
H.R. 701
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 701 — “To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.”
5:47:50 P.M.
H.R. 701
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 6 (Roll no. 148).
5:47:51 P.M.
H.R. 701
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:48:03 P.M.
H.R. 384
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 384 — “To establish the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
5:55:39 P.M.
H.R. 384
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 3 (Roll no. 149).
5:55:41 P.M.
H.R. 384
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:55:42 P.M.
H.R. 384
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am 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.
At 10:30am, the Senate will recess for one hour to allow for a Senators-only briefing.
During Wednesday’s session, cloture was filed on S.743.
As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Thursday. Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect the cloture vote on Friday morning.
The Senate has resumed consideration of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.
Senator Collins asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Collins amendment #744, to provide a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act.
Senator Wyden reserved his right to object and then Senator Baucus objected to the request.
The managers of the bill will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the bill. However, if no agreement can be reached we would proceed to the cloture vote 1 hour after the Senate convenes tomorrow.
Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up the following amendments:
– Coburn #753 (delinquent tax debts and Federal employment)
– Coburn #767 (duplicative and overlapping programs)
– Coburn #766 (prohibit presidential election campaign funds for part conventions)
Senator Durbin objected to setting aside the pending amendment and said that he would take a look at the amendments to see if we can come up with an agreement to consider them. Some of the amendments would create a blue slip issue in the House, a situation he would like to avoid.
Senator Coburn also expressed his intent to call up an amendment regarding the tax exempt status of sport organizations.
Hatch asked unanimous consent that the following amendments be in order to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act:
Collins 744 or Collins 771
Ayotte 759, as amended
Coats 765
Thune 764 with GAO study/Thune 778 without GAO study
Coburn 753
Coburn 767
Thune 743
Lee 768
Ayotte 763
Hatch 754
Portman 772
Cruz 794
Coats 797
Portman 792
Paul 755
Cruz 799
Ayotte 776
That there be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided on each amendment prior to a vote in relation to the amendment.
Senator Durbin objected.
The managers of the bill continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments in an effort to complete action on the bill.
Senator Durbin asked unanimous consent the pending Enzi amendment be set aside and it be in order for the following amendments to be called up:
– Collins-King #771 (provides a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act)
– Pryor-Blunt #740 (extends for 10 years the moratorium on taxes on internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Freedom Act)
– Hatch #754 (strikes the preemption provision, to sunset the authority under the Act, to require a 3-year statute of limitations)
That no second degree amendments be in order to any of these amendments prior to a vote in relation to the amendments. That there be 20 minutes for debate equally divided.
Senator Wyden objected.
5:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Invoked: 63-30.
During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Calendar #44, S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013. The cloture vote will be on Monday, May 6th following disposition of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act (the 3rd roll call vote in a series beginning at 5:30pm).
The Senate has reached an agreement to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018 at a time to be determined. The details of the agreement are below.
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018. There will be one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES
1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013; Invoked: 63-30
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Passed S.853, a bill to prevent continued flight delays related to furloughs of essential employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and for other purposes. *If the Senate receives a bill from the House that is identical to S.853, that bill will be considered read three times and passed.
Adopted S.Res.115, a resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.
Adopted S.Res.116, designating September 26, 2013 as “National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day”.
Adopted S.Res.118, Supporting the designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Adopted S.Res.119, Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
Adopted S.Res.120, Supporting the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Adopted S.Res.121, expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.
Adopted S.Res.122, recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
Adopted S.Res.123, Congratulating the University of Minnesota women’s ice hockey team on winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Ice Hockey Championship.
Adopted S.Res.124, Legal Counsel resolution regarding Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich memo.
Adopted S.Res.125, designating April 30, 2013, as “Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans”.
Completed the Rule 14 process of S.788, to suspend FY2013 sequestration. (Reid)
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
Confirmed the following items:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Executive Calendar #24 Christopher J. Meade, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Executive Calendar #25 William B. Schultz, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Executive Calendar #61 Jenny R. Yang, to be a Member of the Equal Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2017
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.
11:04:57 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:07 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 25.
12:00:50 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:58 P.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:12 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Brownley of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:41 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:42:00 P.M.
of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell, Stuart, FL.
12:43:10 P.M.
H. Res. 178
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 178 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
12:46:50 P.M.
H. Res. 178
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.
1:33:10 P.M.
H. Res. 178
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules on April 26, 2013.
1:33:44 P.M.
H. Res. 178
On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:57:05 P.M.
H. Res. 178
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 177 (Roll no. 124).
1:57:06 P.M.
H. Res. 178
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:00 P.M.
HIT POLICY COMMITTEE – Pursuant to section 13101 of the HITECH Act (Pub. L. 111-5), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell of Stuart, FL.
2:01:00 P.M.
Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on April 26. Agreed to without objection.
2:02:16 P.M.
H.R. 527
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 178. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
2:02:21 P.M.
H.R. 527
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 527 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. Specified amendments are in order.
2:02:35 P.M.
H.R. 527
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 178 and Rule XVIII.
2:02:37 P.M.
H.R. 527
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:03:42 P.M.
H.R. 527
GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 527.
2:41:07 P.M.
H.R. 527
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
2:41:27 P.M.
H.R. 527
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:41:37 P.M.
H.R. 527
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 527 as unfinished business.
2:42:11 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:18:11 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:47:44 P.M.
Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:47:51 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:55 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2013.
The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #32, S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees 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.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. Senators should expect that vote on Thursday morning.
On April 9, 2013 – Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the consideration of S.649, Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of
2013. The cloture vote on the motion to proceed will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, April 11.
The Senate has reached an agreement to consider Executive Calendar #59, the nomination of Sarah “Sally”
Jewell, of Washington, to be Secretary of the Interior. At 4pm today there will
be up to 2 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.
If all time is used, the vote would occur at approximately 6:00pm today.
5:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #59, the nomination of Sarah “Sally” Jewell, of Washington, to be Secretary of the Interior
Confirmed: 87-11
The Senate then resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.649, Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013.
There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.
The cloture vote on the motion to proceed will occur around 11:00am tomorrow, Thursday, April 11. If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 30 hours for debate on the motion to proceed. Once we are on the bill, the first amendment that will be considered to the gun safety bill will be a Manchin-Toomey amendment on background checks. If we don’t get cloture, we will have votes on capacity clips, assault weapons, background checks and some mental health items or item.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE
1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #59, Sarah “Sally” Jewell, of WA, to be Secretary of the Interior; Confirmed: 87-11
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Adopted S.Res.95, designating April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Completed the Rule 14 process of S.691, a bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Completed the Rule 14 process of S.680, a bill to rescind the amounts appropriated for FY2013 for the Department of Defense MEADS and for other purposes.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 10, 2013.
10:00:08 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:19 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:51 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.
10:56:19 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 10.
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.
12:42:22 P.M.
H. Res. 140
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 140 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”
12:44:30 P.M.
H. Res. 140
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 140.
1:07:22 P.M.
H. Res. 140
On ordering the previous question Roll Call 93 – Yea and Nay vote pending.
1:34:44 P.M.
H. Res. 140
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 190 (Roll no. 93).
1:34:45 P.M.
H. Res. 140
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:36:31 P.M.
H. Res. 142
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 142 — “Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.”
1:36:35 P.M.
H. Res. 142
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:36:42 P.M.
H. Res. 142
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:37:38 P.M.
H.R. 678
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 140. H.R. 678 — “To authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”
1:37:43 P.M.
H.R. 678
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 678 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.
1:38:09 P.M.
H.R. 678
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 140 and Rule XVIII.
1:38:10 P.M.
H.R. 678
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:39:00 P.M.
H.R. 678
GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 678.
2:27:46 P.M.
H.R. 678
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to require the Bureau of Reclamation to apply its categorical exclusion process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to small conduit hydropower development, excluding siting of associated transmission facilities on Federal land.
2:28:04 P.M.
H.R. 678
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 140, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton No. 3 amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:31:13 P.M.
H.R. 678
On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:32:37 P.M.
H.R. 678
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Napolitano, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the paragraph in the bill containing requirements regarding the application of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to small conduit hydropower development and changing the definition of small conduit hydropower to mean a facility capable of producing 15 megawatts or less of electric capacity
2:32:54 P.M.
H.R. 678
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 140, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Napolitano No. 1 amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:42:41 P.M.
H.R. 678
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Napolitano No. 1 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Napolitano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:43:02 P.M.
H.R. 678
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to make technical changes relating to policy and procedure-setting with respect to irrigation districts or water users associations
2:43:27 P.M.
H.R. 678
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 140, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton No. 2 amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:44:48 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:45:49 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>The Chair announced that proceedings would now resume on amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:14:21 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 94).
3:14:27 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 678.
3:15:49 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:16:07 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
3:16:23 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
3:17:31 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to the bill relating to Buy America provisions. The new section would require that, when practicable, all materials used for conduit hydropower generation be manufactured in the United States.
3:27:03 P.M.
H.R. 678
<action_description>The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:36:54 P.M.
H.R. 678
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 226 (Roll no. 95).
3:46:51 P.M.
H.R. 678
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 416 – 7 (Roll no. 96).
3:46:52 P.M.
H.R. 678
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:42 P.M.
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the proposed Congressional Budget for the United States Government for FY 2014 – referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-3).
4:07:42 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:10:49 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:21:46 P.M.
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 146.
5:22:45 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
6:42:18 P.M.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:42:25 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:42:26 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 11, 2013.
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