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11/15/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:00amET November 15, 2012

Following the prayer and the pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 is 9:10am on Thursday.
At 9:15am, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3525.

9:20am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3525, Sportsmen’s Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-12

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 15, 2012.

10:00:27 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:37 A.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>The Speaker designated the Honorable Blake Farenthold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6118 and H.R. 6131, without amendment.
10:01:10 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.
10:50:38 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
12:00:25 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate.
12:01:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:44 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Biggert to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:36 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.
12:24:30 P.M.	H. Res. 808	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 808 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.”
12:24:44 P.M.	H. Res. 808	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 808.
1:25:26 P.M.	H. Res. 808	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 808, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:26:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:05:49 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
5:06:06 P.M.	H. Res. 808	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 808 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.”
5:33:26 P.M.	H. Res. 808	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 605).

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House : Scheduled to do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems

09/19/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET September 19, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. It is in order for Senator McConnell or his designee to raise a budget point of order against the substitute amendment #2789. If a budget point of order is raised, the Majority Leader, or his designee, will be recognized for a motion to waive the applicable budget points of order. At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call voteon the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the substitute amendment.
Following the roll call vote, the Majority Leader will be recognized. Following his remarks, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be an additional roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2013.

12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to waive the Budget Act
with respect to the Murray substitute amendment #2789 to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act: Not
Waived: 58-40

2:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the
motion to proceed to H.J.Res.114, the Continuing Resolution

2:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, Continuing Resolution: Invoked: 76-22

This afternoon Senator Hatch asked unanimous consent the Finance Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.J.Res.50; that there be 2 hours for debate on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution of disapproval prior to a vote on adoption of the motion to proceed.

Senator Cardin objected to the request.

S.J.Res.50: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass Calendar #504, S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (Tester). Senator Kyl objected to Senator Reid’s request.

The unofficial transcript of their remarks is below.

16:50:32 NSP} (MR. REID) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, WE’RE TRYING TO WORK THROUGH ALL THE

ISSUES WE HAVE. THERE ARE A FEW OF THEM, NOT TOO MANY, BUT A

FEW. BUT I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT WE — WE CAN FINISH ALL

OF OUR WORK TOMORROW. IF WE DON’T FINISH IT TOMORROW, WE’RE NOT

GOING ANYPLACE. WE’RE STAYING HERE UNTIL

TUESDAY, PROBABLY 3:00, 3:30 BECAUSE WE HAVE YOM KIPPUR ON

WEDNESDAY, BUT WE WILL BE RIGHT BACK HERE ON THURSDAY. WE HAVE

TO FINISH OUR WORK. SO THAT MEANS IF WE CAN’T WORK THINGS OUT,

WE’RE GOING TO BE HERE FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY. I KNOW THAT WE

TALK ABOUT THIS ONCE IN A WHILE AND USUALLY WE’RE ABLE TO WORK

THINGS OUT, AND I’M GLAD THAT WE ARE, BUT JUST IN CASE WE

CAN’T, NO ONE SHOULD THINK THEY ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO CATCH

AN AIRPLANE OUT OF HERE TOMORROW — I MEAN FRIDAY, I’M SORRY.

MR. PRESIDENT, I’LL BE VERY QUICK. I KNOW THAT THE ASSISTANT

LEADER FOR THE MINORITY IS HERE, AND I DON’T WANT TO TAKE A LOT

OF TIME OF HIS. THE SENATOR FROM MONTANA, SENATOR TEFER –

TESTER, HAS ASSEMBLED A BROAD PACKAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT IS

BIPARTISAN IN NATURE TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF SPORTSMEN

THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. HE HAS WORKED WITH THESE GROUPS AND I

HAVE BEEN IN MEETINGS WITH HIM WHERE HE HAS TRIED TO GET THE

DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO BACK OFF AND LET THIS PACKAGE GO FORWARD

AND THERE HAS BEEN SOME ADJUSTMENTS MADE BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS

THAT REPUBLICANS HAD AND DEMOCRATS HAD. SO I APPRECIATE VERY

MUCH HIS WORK. WHAT HIS BILL DOES, IT COMBINES ABOUT 20 BILLS

THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SPORTSMEN COMMUNITIES AROUND THIS

COUNTRY. THEY WOULD FOSTER HABITAT CONSERVATION THROUGH

VOLUNTARY PROGRAMS. MORE THAN 50 NATIONAL GROUPS SUPPORT THIS.

THESE ARE SPORTSMEN AND CONSERVATION GROUPS. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE

OF LEADERSHIP THAT IS IMPORTANT IN THIS BODY, THAT WORK ON

SOMETHING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER A DISPARATE GROUP OF BILLS AND

ARE BIPARTISAN IN NATURE AND TRY TO MOVE FORWARD. WE OUGHT TO

PASS THIS PACKAGE TODAY. MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT

THAT THE SENATE PROCEED TO CALENDAR NUMBER 504, S.3525, THE

SPORTSMAN ACT OF 2012, THAT IT BE READ A THIRD TIME, PASSED,

THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE LAID ON THE TABLE WITH NO

INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE AND ANY STATEMENTS RELATED TO THIS

MATTER BE PLACED IN THE RECORD AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE AS IF

GIVEN.

{16:53:03 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: IS THERE AN OBJECTION?

{16:53:05 NSP} (MR. KYL) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. KYL: MR. PRESIDENT, RESERVING THE RIGHT TO OBJECT.

{16:53:09 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM ARIZONA.

{16:53:11 NSP} (MR. KYL) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. KYL: I HAD ASKED THE DISTINGUISHED MAJORITY LEADER IF I

REQUESTED AN AMENDMENT TO HIS REQUEST TO ADD A PIECE OF

LEGISLATION THAT HE AND I BOTH SUPPORT, WHETHER HE WOULD HAVE

TO OBJECT TO THAT, AND I PRESUME HIS ANSWER IS THAT HE WOULD

HAVE TO OBJECT, AND AS A RESULT, RATHER THAN DOING THAT AND

FORCING HIM TO OBJECT, I’LL SIMPLY POSE MY OBJECTION AT THIS

TIME.

{16:53:36 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD.

This evening Senator Reid asked consent to vote on passage of S.3576 (Paul Foreign Aid bill), with a 60-vote threshold; S.J.Res.41 (Iran Containment), and H.J.Res.117 (CR), with a 60-vote threshold. Senator Kyl objected on behalf of Senator McCain.

Senator Reid then asked consent to go to conference on a bill extending the 2001, 2003, and 2009 tax cuts for 98% of Americans and 97% of all small businesses (H.R.8/S.3412). Senator Kyl asked Senator Reid to modify his request to take up and pass H.R.8, extends all of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts. Senator Reid declined to modify his request and Senator Kyl objected to the Leader’s request.

Senator Reid then asked consent to pass H.R.9, as amended by S.3521, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012. Senator Kyl asked Senator Reid to modify his request to add the text of H.R.8 to the Leader’s request. Senator Reid declined to modify his request and Senator Kyl objected to Senator Reid’s request.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Murray substitute amendment #2789 to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act: Not Waived: 58-40

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, Continuing Resolution: Invoked: 76-22

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.562, designating the week beginning September 10, 2012 and ending on September 14, 2012 as “National Health Information Technology Week” to recognize the value of health information technology in improving health quality.

Adopted S.Res.563, Designating December 3, 2012, as “National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day”.

Adopted S.Res.564, designating the month of October 2012 as “National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.565, expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2012, as the “National Day on Writing”.

Adopted S.Res.566, designating September 29, 2012, as “National Estuaries Day”.

Adopted S.Res.567, Honoring the life and career of George Hickman.

Adopted S.Res.568, designating the week of September 16, 2012, as “National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week”.

Adopted S.Res.569, Designating the week beginning October 21, 2012, as “National Character Counts Week”.

Adopted S.Res.570, Designating November 8, 2012, as “National Parents as Teachers Day”.

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and adopted S.Res.557, a resolution honoring the contributions of Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari as Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and in promoting the legitimate rights and aspirations of the Tibetan people.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3576, Limitation on Foreign Assistance. (Paul)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.5949, the FISA Amendments Extension Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 19, 2012.

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12:00:14 P.M.		<action_description>The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:20 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 P.M.		<action_description>MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:20:06 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:25 P.M.		<action_description>The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 19.
2:02:35 P.M.		<action_description>Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:03:46 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:03:53 P.M.		<action_description>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kucinich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:04:21 P.M.		<action_description>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.
2:09:58 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:10:12 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6060 — “To amend Public Law 106-392 to maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan fish recovery programs through fiscal year 2019.”
2:10:30 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:10:32 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6060.
2:15:30 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:15:34 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:38 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1461 — “To authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights.”
2:15:53 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:15:57 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1461.
2:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:20:17 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:21 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3319 — “To allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements for membership in that tribe.”
2:20:37 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:20:40 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3319.
2:22:57 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:22:59 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:29 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 786 — “Honoring the four United States public servants who died in Libya and condemning the attacks on United States diplomatic facilities in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen.”
2:25:44 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:25:46 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 786.
2:46:06 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:46:09 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:24 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3783 — “To provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran’s growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes.”
2:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:46:51 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3783.
3:09:23 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:09:27 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:09:38 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 526 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect toward the establishment of a democratic and prosperous Republic of Georgia and the establishment of a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict with Georgia’s internationally recognized borders.”
3:09:52 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:09:54 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 526.
3:21:30 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:21:34 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:37 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4158 — “To confirm full ownership rights for certain United States astronauts to artifacts from the astronauts’ space missions.”
3:22:52 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:22:54 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4158.
3:32:46 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>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.
3:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5948 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the supervision of fiduciaries of veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
3:33:54 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:33:56 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5948.
3:52:53 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:56 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:52:58 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:53:09 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6375 — “To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects and leases, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
3:53:27 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:29 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6375.
4:04:11 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:17 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:24 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:05:00 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>VACATING ORDER FOR YEAS AND NAYS – Mr. Hall asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4158 be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
4:05:10 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:05:20 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:06:00 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6324 — “To reduce the number of nonessential vehicles purchased and leased by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.”
4:06:01 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:06:03 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6324.
4:22:14 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22:17 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:23:07 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6410 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for taxpayers making donations with their returns of income tax to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt.”
4:23:44 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:23:50 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6410.
4:45:07 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:45:10 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:46:05 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5044 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans.”
4:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:30 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5044.
5:07:55 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>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.
5:08:52 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2903 — “To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.”
5:09:07 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:09 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2903.
5:37:26 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:30 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:02 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5912 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, and to provide for the return of previously distributed funds for deficit reduction.”
5:38:25 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:38:28 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5912.
5:56:54 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>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.
5:57:30 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6296 — “To amend the Small Business Act to provide the interest rate for certain disaster related loans, and for other purposes.”
5:57:52 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:54 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6296.
6:17:25 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:17:28 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6368 — “To require the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, to provide a report to Congress on the Departments’ ability to track, investigate and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest Border and provide recommendations to Congress on how to accurately track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence.”
6:18:12 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:18:13 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6368.
6:25:46 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:51 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:25:54 P.M.		<action_description>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.
6:27:39 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5044 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans.”
6:52:58 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 – 0 (Roll no. 585).
6:52:59 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:24 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5912 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, and to provide for the return of previously distributed funds for deficit reduction.”
7:00:41 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 – 95 (Roll no. 586).
7:00:42 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:44 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5839	<action_description>CHANGE OF FIRST SPONSOR – Mr. Diaz-Balart asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5839, originally introduced by Representative Geoff Davis (KY), for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:03:01 P.M.	H.R. 2994	<action_description>PERMISSION TO BE ADDED AS A COSPONSOR – Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she be added as a cosponsor of H.R. 2994 since the original sponsor is no longer a Member of Congress. Agreed to without objection.
7:04:19 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6361 — “To exclude from consideration as income under the United States Housing Act of 1937 payments of pension made under section 1521 of title 38, United States Code, to veterans who are in need of regular aid and attendance, and for other purposes.”
7:04:40 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:04:41 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6361.
7:17:12 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:17:16 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:38 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6431 — “To provide flexibility with respect to United States support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, and for other purposes.”
7:18:54 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:18:57 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6431.
7:30:22 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:25 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2827 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to clarify provisions relating to the regulation of municipal advisors, and for other purposes.”
7:31:49 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2827.
7:37:35 P.M.		<action_description>Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 788.
7:38:27 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 2827.
7:49:51 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:55 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:50:27 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5987 — “To establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Hanford, Washington, and for other purposes.”
7:50:33 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:50:46 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5987.
8:19:05 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>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.
8:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5910 — “To direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to produce a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment, and for other purposes.”
8:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5910.
8:32:09 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:32:12 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:33:16 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4212 — “To designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product, and for other purposes.”
8:33:30 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:33:32 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4212.
8:49:23 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:49:27 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:49:43 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:50:00 P.M.	H.R. 6433	<action_description>Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
8:50:01 P.M.	H.R. 6433	<action_description>Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6433 — “To make corrections with respect to Food and Drug Administration user fees.”
8:50:16 P.M.	H.R. 6433	<action_description>On passage Passed without objection.
8:50:17 P.M.	H.R. 6433	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:50:23 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6163 — “To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a National Pediatric Research Network, including with respect to pediatric rare diseases or conditions.”
8:51:45 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:51:48 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6163.
9:05:27 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:05:30 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6118 — “To amend section 353 of the Public Health Service Act with respect to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification.”
9:06:29 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:06:31 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6118.
9:17:26 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:17:29 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:17:32 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4124 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to States to streamline State requirements and procedures for veterans with military emergency medical training to become civilian emergency medical technicians.”
9:17:48 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4124.
9:27:32 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:27:35 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:27:44 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 733 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, and for other purposes.”
9:27:58 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:28:03 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 733.
9:47:39 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:47:42 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:47:44 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
9:48:48 P.M.		<action_description>ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:50:19 P.M.		<action_description>SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:34 P.M.		<action_description>Mrs. Capito moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:50 P.M.		<action_description>On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:51 P.M.		<action_description>The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 20, 2012.

House hearings …below

10:00 am	Hearing: Examining the Role of Rwanda in the DRC InsurgencyCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
11:00 am	Hearing: Trade Adjustment Assistance for U.S. Firms: Evaluating Program Effectiveness and RecommendationsCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
2:30 pm	Hearing: The Economic Impact of Ending or Reducing Funding for the American Community Survey and other Government StatisticsJoint Economic Committee:

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the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET September 19, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. It is in order for Senator McConnell or his designee to raise a budget point of order against the substitute amendment #2789. If a budget point of order is raised, the Majority Leader, or his designee, will be recognized for a motion to waive the applicable budget points of order. At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call voteon the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the substitute amendment.
Following the roll call vote, the Majority Leader will be recognized. Following his remarks, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be an additional roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2013.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2012. They were in Session for about 2 minutes

The next meeting is on September 19th

12:00:08 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:17 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:06 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 TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 19, 2012.

House hearings schedule below

9/19 10:00 am	Hearing: Examining the Role of Rwanda in the DRC InsurgencyCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
9/19 11:00 am	Hearing: Trade Adjustment Assistance for U.S. Firms: Evaluating Program Effectiveness and RecommendationsCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
9/19 2:30 pm	Hearing: The Economic Impact of Ending or Reducing Funding for the American Community Survey and other Government StatisticsJoint Economic Committee:
9/20 12:00 am	Hearing: Sequestration: The Threat to Small Businesses, Jobs, and the Industrial BaseCommittee on Small Business: Full Committee
9/20 9:30 am	Hearing: IG Report: The Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General Examines the Failures of Operation Fast and FuriousCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform:
9/20 9:30 am	Hearing: A Review of Amtrak Operations, Part III: Examining 41 Years of Taxpayer SubsidiesCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing entitled “The Semi-Annual Report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau”Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: Forty Years after the Clean Water Act: Is it Time for the States to Implement Section 404 Permitting?Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on H.R. 6172Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and Power
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: Chairmen Camp and Baucus Announce Joint Hearing on Tax Reform and the Tax Treatment of Capital GainsCommittee on Ways and Means:
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: Regulation Nation: The Obama Administration’s Regulatory Expansion vs. Jobs and Economic RecoveryCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: The Department of Homeland Security: An Assessment of the Department and a Roadmap for its FutureCommittee on Homeland Security:
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing – Department of Homeland Security – Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) ProgramCommittee on Appropriations: Homeland Security
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing – United States Army – Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat OrganizationCommittee on Appropriations: Defense
9/20 10:00 am	Hearing: Department of Defense Plans for Sequestration: The Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 Report and the Way ForwardCommittee on Armed Services: Full Committee
9/20 10:15 am	Hearing: Veterans Affairs in the 112th Congress: Reviewing VA’s Performance and AccountabilityCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee
9/20 10:30 am	Hearing: The Future of U.S.-Egypt RelationsCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee
9/20 12:00 pm	Business Meeting: Full Oversight Committee MarkupCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
9/20 2:00 pm	Hearing: SIGAR Report: Document Destruction and Millions of Dollars Unaccounted for at the Department of Defense. Part IICommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
9/20 2:00 pm	Hearing: The Impact of International Technology Transfer on American Research and DevelopmentCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
9/20 2:00 pm	Hearing: International IP Enforcement: Opening Markets Abroad and Protecting InnovationCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet
9/20 2:00 pm	Hearing: Examining the Administration’s Failure to Prevent and End Medicaid OverpaymentsCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
9/20 2:00 pm	Hearing: Brady Announces Hearing on the Benefits of Expanding U.S. Services Trade Through an International Services AgreementCommittee on Ways and Means: Trade
9/20 2:00 pm	Hearing: A Review of the Challenges Maintaining Legacy Assets Pose to United States Coast Guard Mission PerformanceCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
9/20 2:00 pm	Hearing: Examining the Re-Design of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
9/20 2:00 pm	Hearing: Safeguarding Israel’s Security in a Volatile RegionCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Select…
9/21 9:00 am	Hearing: DHS Acquisition Management Challenges: Solutions for Saving Taxpayer DollarsCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
9/21 9:30 am	Hearing: Chairman Herger Announces Hearing on Medicare Health PlansCommittee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Health
9/21 9:30 am	Hearing: The LightSquared Network: An Investigation of the FCC’s RoleCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
9/21 9:30 am	Hearing: Hearing entitled “The Price of Money: Consequences of the Federal Reserve’s Zero Interest Rate Policy” Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology
9/21 10:00 am	Hearing: Breaking Through the Backlog: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the New State Strike Force TeamCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

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Sep 17, ’12 Pro Forma Session 2:00pm

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the Senate Convenes: 10:00am September 19, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. It is in order for Senator McConnell or his designee to raise a budget point of order against the substitute amendment #2789. If a budget point of order is raised, the Majority Leader, or his designee, will be recognized for a motion to waive the applicable budget points of order. At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call voteon the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the substitute amendment.
Following the roll call vote, the Majority Leader will be recognized. Following his remarks, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be an additional roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2013.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2012.

9:00:35 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:51 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:04 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, Associate Professor, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
9:02:18 A.M.		<The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:26 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:46 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.
9:11:35 A.M.	H.R. 6213	>Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 779. H.R. 6213 — “To limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.”
9:11:40 A.M.	H.R. 6213	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6213 with 1 hour and 30 minutes 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-31. Section 2 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules at any time on the legislative days of September 20, 2012 and September 21, 2012.
9:11:51 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 779 and Rule XVIII.
9:11:51 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:12:14 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 6213.
10:22:25 A.M.	H.R. 6213	The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
10:23:25 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3552 and S.J. Res. 44.
10:24:35 A.M.	H.R. 6213	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting and continued with general debate on H.R. 6213.
10:53:28 A.M.	H.R. 6213	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeGette, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-668 to make changes to the findings section of the bill.
10:53:31 A.M.	H.R. 6213	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 1.
11:04:33 A.M.	H.R. 6213	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:04:46 A.M.	H.R. 6213	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-668 to strike the subsection preventing DOE from issuing a new loan guarantee for applications submitted after December 31, 2011.
11:05:30 A.M.	H.R. 6213	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 2.
11:15:27 A.M.	H.R. 6213	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:43:00 A.M.	H.R. 6213	DeGette amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 238 (Roll no. 581).
11:47:29 A.M.	H.R. 6213	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 231 (Roll no. 582).
11:47:44 A.M.	H.R. 6213	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6213.
11:48:42 A.M.	H.R. 6213	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:48:51 A.M.	H.R. 6213	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.
11:49:14 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>Mr. Markey moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:50:00 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey 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 prohibits the Secretary of Energy from issuing loan guarantees for an energy project unless the applicant certifies to the Secretary that at least 75% of the materials and components used for construction, manufacturing, or operations of the project are to be produced in the United States. The motion would also make the underlying bill’s prohibition against awarding new loan guarantees contingent on the extension of the Wind Energy Production Tax Credit.
11:58:46 A.M.	H.R. 6213	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:16:40 P.M.	H.R. 6213	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 234 (Roll no. 583).
12:23:28 P.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>On passage Passed by recorded vote: 245 – 161 (Roll no. 584).
12:23:29 P.M.	H.R. 6213	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:24:09 P.M.	S. 3552	Mr. Lucas asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
12:24:09 P.M.	S. 3552	<Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3552 — “To reauthorize the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.”
12:24:31 P.M.	S. 3552	On passage Passed without objection.
12:24:33 P.M.	S. 3552	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:57 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:13:00 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, September 14, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:02 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:14:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
1:21:10 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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the Senate Convenes:10:00amET September 13, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
During Wednesday’s session, cloture was filed on the Murray substitute amendment #2789 to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act and on S.3457. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the substitute amendment and to S.3457 is 1:00pm on Thursday. Under the rule, the cloture vote(s) will be on Friday, September 14^th. However, we hope to reach an agreement to have the vote(s) on Thursday.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in no roll call votes tonight or this weekend. Under the agreement, at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 19, the Senate will proceed to vote on a motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Murray substitute amendment #2789, if a point of order is raised. If the motion to waive is agreed to, the cloture votes on the substitute amendment and underlying bill and passage will occur at a time to be determined by the two Leaders. Further, at 2:15pm on Wednesday, September 19 the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.117, the Continuing Resolution. Details of the agreement can be found below.

S.3457, Veterans Jobs bill

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that on Wednesday, September 19^th, following any Leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of S.3457 and, notwithstanding rule 22, it be in order for Senator McConnell, or his designee, to raise a budget point of order against the substitute amendment #2789; that if a budget point of order is raised, the Majority Leader, or his designee, be recognized for a motion to waive the applicable budget points of order; that the time until 12 noon be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, on the motion to waive; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to waive; that if the motion to waive the applicable budget points of order is not agreed to, the cloture motions with respect to the substitute and the underlying bill be withdrawn and the bill be returned to the calendar and the Majority Leader then be recognized;

That if the motion to waive is agreed to, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader and notwithstanding rule 22, the motion to commit be withdrawn; that all the pending amendments be withdrawn with the exception of the pending substitute amendment #2789; that the there be 30 minutes of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment #2789; if cloture is invoked, the remaining post-cloture time be yielded back and the Senate then proceed to vote in relation to the substitute amendment #2789; that following that vote, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3457, as amended, if amended; and, if cloture is invoked, the post-cloture time be yielded back, the bill be read a third time and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; and following the vote on passage, the Majority Leader be recognized.

If cloture is not invoked on the substitute amendment #2789, the cloture motion on the underlying bill be withdrawn and the bill be returned to the Calendar.

Further, that no amendments, motions or points of order be in order to the substitute amendment or the bill other than those listed in this agreement.

Finally, that when the Senate receives H.J.Res.117, the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2013, it be placed on the calendar; that on Wednesday, September 19^th, it be in order for the Majority Leader to move to proceed to H.J.Res.117 and file cloture on the motion to proceed; finally, that if a cloture motion is filed, notwithstanding rule 22, the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117 occur at 2:15pm on Wednesday, September 19^th.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.3552, to reauthorize the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

Passed S.J.Res.44, a joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

Adopted S.Res.401, expressing appreciation for Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the United States around the globe.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.5949, the FISA Amendments Extension Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Pro Forma Session only with no business conducted.

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The next meeting in the House is 10amET

10:00:56 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:02 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Austria to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:13 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.
10:48:38 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6336.
10:49:03 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.
10:59:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:42 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 13.
12:00:46 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Kris Holzmeyer, Second Baptist Church, Clinton, Tennessee.
12:02:00 P.M.		>The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:05 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Schilling to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:11 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.
12:24:48 P.M.	H. Res. 779	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 779 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:25:28 P.M.	H. Res. 779	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 779.
1:14:21 P.M.	H. Res. 779	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:14:30 P.M.	H. Res. 779	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 779, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
1:15:00 P.M.	H. Res. 778	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 778 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6365) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011.”
1:15:10 P.M.	H. Res. 778	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 778.
2:40:22 P.M.	H. Res. 778	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 178 (Roll no. 572).
2:47:29 P.M.	H. Res. 778	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 182 (Roll no. 573).
2:47:30 P.M.	H. Res. 778	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:47:37 P.M.		<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 779, and a motion to suspend the rules, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:47:53 P.M.	H. Res. 779	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 779 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
2:55:46 P.M.	H. Res. 779	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 182 (Roll no. 574).
2:55:47 P.M.	H. Res. 779	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:55:50 P.M.	H.R. 1775	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1775 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal offense relating to fraudulent claims about military service.”
3:03:06 P.M.	H.R. 1775	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 3 (Roll no. 575).
3:03:07 P.M.	H.R. 1775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:03:11 P.M.	H.R. 1775	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:03:51 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	<Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 778. H.J. Res. 117 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
3:03:56 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	The rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 117 and H.R. 6365, under a closed rule for both measures. Each are debatable for one hour. In both cases all points of order against provisions in the measure are waived, and in each case, one motion to recommit, with or without instructions is made in order.
3:04:46 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 117.
3:38:02 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:38:19 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.J. Res. 117 until later in the legislative day.
3:43:49 P.M.	H.R. 6365	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 778. H.R. 6365 — “To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011.”
3:43:54 P.M.	H.R. 6365	The rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 117 and H.R. 6365, under a closed rule for both measures. Each are debatable for one hour. In both cases all points of order against provisions in the measure are waived, and in each case, one motion to recommit, with or without instructions is made in order.
3:44:35 P.M.	H.R. 6365	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6365.
5:01:44 P.M.	H.R. 6365	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:01:57 P.M.	H.R. 6365	Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to The Budget.
5:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 6365	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen 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 strike sections 3 and 4 in the bill and replace with a new section outlining conditional elimination of sequestration and requirements of deficet reduction legislation.
5:12:59 P.M.	H.R. 6365	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:37:01 P.M.	H.R. 6365	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 170 – 247 (Roll no. 576).
5:46:09 P.M.	H.R. 6365	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 – 196 (Roll no. 577).
5:46:10 P.M.	H.R. 6365	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:46:11 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 117 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:46:45 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	Mr. Barber moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
5:47:41 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barber 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 adding language to the bill extending funding for various military accounts until September 30, 2013.
5:57:25 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:16:58 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 578).
6:24:20 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 329 – 91 (Roll no. 579).
6:24:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:24:37 P.M.	S. 3245	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3245 — “To permanently reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program.”
6:31:29 P.M.	S. 3245	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 3 (Roll no. 580).
6:31:30 P.M.	S. 3245	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:32:53 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:32:53 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 775 — “Condemning the shooting that killed six innocent people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012.”
6:33:13 P.M.	H. Res. 775	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:33:18 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:34:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:37:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:02:40 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:02:52 P.M.		>On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:02:53 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 14, 2012.

House hearings …

12:00 am	Hearing: Adding to Uncertainty: Small Businesses’ Perspectives on the Tax CliffCommittee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access
9:30 am	Markup: Markup of: “H.J. Res 118, providing for congressional disapproval of the Administration’s July 12, 2012 waiver of welfare work requirements.”Committee on Ways and Means: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: F-22 pilot physiological issuesCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
10:00 am	Hearing: Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services and Bailouts of Public and Private Programs of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform entitled “The JOBS Act: Importance of Prompt Implementation for Entrepreneurs, Capital Formation, and Job Creation”Committee on Financial Services: Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises
10:00 am	Hearing: Joint Hearing: The JOBS ACT: Importance of Prompt Implementation for Entrepreneurs, Capital Formation, and Job CreationCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on the Outlook for Achieving North American Energy Independence Within the DecadeCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and Power
10:00 am	Hearing: Open: Investigation of the Security Threat Posed by Chinese Telecommunications Companies Huawei and ZTEHouse Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: SIGAR Report: Document Destruction and Millions of Dollars Unaccounted for at the Department of DefenseCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Evaluating the Effectiveness of DOT’s Truck and Bus Safety ProgramCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
10:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “Committee Oversight of Department of the Interior: Questioning of Key Department of the Interior Officials”Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee
10:15 am	Hearing: Creating Opportunities through Improved Government Spectrum EfficiencyCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
11:30 am	Hearing: Federal Voting Assistance ProgramCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Military Personnel
2:00 pm	Hearing: Joint Subcommittee Hearing: BioWatch Present and FutureCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications
2:00 pm	Hearing: Y-12 Intrusion: Investigation, Response, and AccountabilityCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
2:00 pm	Hearing: The State Department’s View of the Haqqani Network: Foreign Terrorist Organization or Not?Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
2:00 pm	Hearing: Hearing entitled “Examining the Uses of Consumer Credit Data”Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
3:00 pm	Hearing: Conditions at Camp Liberty: U.S. and Iraqi FailuresCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Select…
3:00 pm	Hearing: Assessing U.S. Policy on Peacekeeping Operations in AfricaCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights